Title: Rotate tires according to manufacturer’s recommendations including vehicles equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).
Course: Automotive Technology I (20104-I) > Section: Suspension and Steering Systems: Wheels and Tires

Rotation should include conducting a visual inspection, according to state inspection procedures, using specialized tools according to manufacturer guidelines, and resetting the TPMS.

ASE Education Foundation
2017 Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Level
IV. Suspension and Steering Systems
D. Wheels and Tires
Task 2

Process/Skill Questions:

- What might happen if the tires are not rotated at manufacturer-recommended intervals?
- What is a directional tire? How does it affect tire rotation?
- What is the difference between hub-piloted and stud-piloted wheel centers?