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Tire rotation in Calgary.

Even wear across all four tires means better grip and tires that last longer. We pick the right rotation pattern for your vehicle.

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Why rotate your tires

As you drive, each tire wears in its own pattern. Front and rear tires wear differently, and so do left and right. Rotating the tires moves them to new positions so the tread wears evenly.

  • More use out of each tire before replacement
  • Better grip on the road
  • Better handling

Skip rotations and you will need new tires sooner. Rotations are part of regular car maintenance.

We do this work on all the makes we service, including Audi, Mitsubishi, Ram, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru and Buick.

The right pattern for your car

Swapping tires is quick, but the rotation pattern matters. The right pattern depends on the vehicle, so we check what yours needs before moving anything.

A rotation is a good time to spot other problems. Uneven wear can point to an alignment or suspension issue, and a vibration at speed can mean the tires need balancing.

Signs you are due

  • Each tire shows uneven wear
  • The front tires look different from the rear tires
  • You feel a vibration in the seat or steering wheel while driving
  • A tire is slowly losing air

A slow leak may also need a tire repair.

Tire rotation questions

Your vehicle and tire maker set the interval, and it is listed in your owner's manual. If it has been a while, book one in.

Different vehicles need different patterns to even out the wear. We check which pattern your vehicle needs.

The tread wears unevenly, grip suffers, and you need to replace the tires sooner.

No. Rotation moves the tires to new positions. Balancing corrects weight differences that cause a vibration.

Book this service

Tell us what the car is doing. We quote before any work starts.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Address

Bay 1, 1381 Hastings Crescent SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4C8

Drivers come to our auto repair shop in SE Calgary from across the city. Coming from out of town? See auto repair for Airdrie drivers and auto repair for Okotoks drivers. We work on domestic and import makes.

Due for a rotation? Book it in.

Call (403) 283-5015 or book online. We quote before any work starts.

Call (403) 283-5015

Send a booking request.

Tell us what the car is doing and we get back to you to book a time. Prefer to call? (403) 283-5015, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.