Rear tires are moved diagonally to opposite sides on the front axle while the right front tire becomes the new spare tire. The spare tire is positioned on the right side of the rear axle while the left tire on the front axle is moved directly back into the left rear position.

Which tires do you rotate?

Front-wheel drive : Rotate the tires in a forward cross pattern. This means that the left front goes to the left rear and the right front goes to the right rear. The left rear goes to the right front and the right rear goes to the left front. Rear-wheel drive or AWD/four-wheel drive : Left rear goes to right front.

Do all tires need to be rotated?

The rule of thumb is tires need to be rotated every 5,000-8,000 miles, or every 6 months. However, different car manufacturers may suggest their own time- or mile-related guidelines. For example, Subaru recommend tire rotation every 7,500 miles or 7.5 months, depending on which comes first.