---
id: faq-0063
title: "What does a tire rotation include, and why do I need it?"
category: faq
subtopic: service-and-maintenance
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.castlesubarumchenry.com"
tags: ["tire-rotation", "tire-maintenance", "wheel-care"]
questions:
  - "Why should I rotate my tires?"
  - "How often do I need a tire rotation?"
  - "What happens during a tire rotation?"
related: [tire-alignment, wheel-balance, maintenance-schedule]
dealer: Castle Subaru McHenry
---

Tire rotation moves your tires to different positions on your vehicle-front to back, side to side-to ensure even wear. Since your front tires wear differently than your rear tires (especially on front-wheel-drive vehicles), rotation extends their life and keeps your Subaru handling safely.

Most manufacturers recommend a tire rotation every 5,000-7,000 miles, or around the time of each oil change. Even wear means better fuel efficiency, improved handling, and longer tire life overall.

Castle Subaru McHenry's Service Department handles tire rotations quickly and pairs them with wheel balance and alignment checks if needed. Call us at (779) 601-0797 to schedule your rotation or ask about our current tire services.