How often should you rotate your tires?

1996 CADILLAC SLS
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DEVELOPER7
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All my tires look fine, do I need to rotate them?
Mar 14, 2012 at 11:10 PM
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THIS IS MIKE
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Every 5,000 miles is a good idea. Even though they may look fine, rotating them assures an even wear from front to rear. Your front tires experience a little more wear on the outer edges of the tire and should be rotated front to back.
Mar 14, 2012 at 11:14 PM
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Thank you, I will do that.
Mar 29, 2012 at 5:48 PM
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