In cars, swapping oil happens a lot – yet flipping your tires around matters just as much. It might sound small; still, knowing the right time plus reasons helps your ride last longer, keeps folks ...

Many automakers recommend that your car’s tires be rotated on the same schedule as its oil changes. In most cases, this means every 7,500 miles or six months, though some automakers have stretched the ...

Adding tire rotation to your maintenance routine probably sounds like a nuisance. But even when alignment is kept up to snuff, tires do wear unevenly. Add to this the tendency for parts to wear and ...

As a car owner, some maintenance tasks need to be performed on schedule every time they’re due. Tire rotations are one of those tasks. At the same time, they’re easy to overlook. If you’re not paying ...

Just like changing oil, rotating your tires is just one of those things you have to do to keep your car healthy and functioning over time. Some say it's even more important to rotate tires if your car ...

For everything you need to know about buying and maintaining tires, click here. Quick, name the top two safety features on your car, truck, or SUV. Chances are good that tires didn't factor high among ...

In our ongoing series of Q&A blog columns, we will highlight common and interesting questions posted to our Car forums, with answers from our automotive experts. Question: Consumer Reports recommends ...

When I took my winter tires and wheels off last year, I forgot to mark where they had been – at what corner on the car. How important is proper rotation, front-to-back and side-to-side? Will it damage ...

Most drivers and people who rely on cars to get to and from various destinations understand that these vehicles require a lot of routine maintenance to stay in tip-top condition. That maintenance ...

I left New York City on Thursday, headed for Los Angeles, knowing that at some point along the way I would need to get a few basic maintenance things done on my Honda Fit. Namely, I had to get a brake ...

Some recurring car maintenance tasks are almost second nature to us, like changing the oil. Other items on our car to-do list aren’t as obvious, like tire maintenance, even through they’re equally ...