Like changing your vehicle's oil, rotating your own tires at home can save you money. However, before you get started, here's what you need to know.

Q: I have always been told that tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles. Now I just saw an article that said to rotate them “only if needed.” Is that correct? Is it OK to not rotate them if ...

OK, I'm going to get my oil changed today (3000 miles since my last change) and my car has 37+K miles on it now. I asked my dad if I should get the tires rotated. He told me that he never has the ...

Q: I have always been told that tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles. Now I just saw an article that said to rotate them “only if needed.” Is that correct? Is it OK to not rotate them if ...

A: I used to suggest rotating tires at every second oil change. The 3,000-mile oil changes are gone, but rotation every 7,000 to 8,000 miles is still good. The plan is to have all four tires wear at ...