DIY Tire Rotation

[RAF247]

Looking for some advice here, I've searched the forums and not really found an answer. I change my own oil and use Race Ramps for that, but I want to start rotating my own tires too. I was going to go out and buy the low profile jack and the jack stands, but I'm not sure now that I can get the car up on four jack stands because it doesn't seem like there is an easily accessible jacking point other than the ones on the sides. Does anyone here do their own tire rotations and if so, how do you accomplish it? I'm also 55 years old and am thinking just screw it, I'll take it to the mechanic, but I do enjoy doing things myself.

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[Jonmd89]

Beware first of all that certain tires are only meant to rotate a certain way so you can only rotate those tires front to back. I just use the lift at my work to rotate the tires. It’s a very easy task but I’d rather spend the money then jack the car up to only rotate tires

 

[the_civic]

Looking for some advice here, I've searched the forums and not really found an answer. I change my own oil and use Race Ramps for that, but I want to start rotating my own tires too. I was going to go out and buy the low profile jack and the jack stands, but I'm not sure now that I can get the car up on four jack stands because it doesn't seem like there is an easily accessible jacking point other than the ones on the sides. Does anyone here do their own tire rotations and if so, how do you accomplish it? I'm also 55 years old and am thinking just screw it, I'll take it to the mechanic, but I do enjoy doing things myself.

Yes, it is possible... I too prefer doing my own work whenever possible. There’s a center jacking point that’s a bit of a pain in the ass to get to, but shouldn’t take more than a couple seconds when using ramps.

Here’s a picture for your reference :

and here’s an older shot during my last tire rotation :

::: Edited for clarity::: I used 1 low profile jack and 4 jack stands... first, drive onto the ramps... jack up the front from that center mounting point I mentioned... add jack stands on the front... move the jack to the back... once the back is in the air, go ahead and add the second set of stands...

Hope this helps... good luck!

 

[JT Si]

I lift the front, swap sides, then lift each side and swap front to back.

My garage is on an incline so I am not comfortable placing it on 4 jackstands.

It's a bit of effort but still faster than scheduling an appointment then going in and waiting an hour for a rotation.

 

[bluehatch17]

The ideal is 2 jacks plus a pair of jack stands. But it’s possible with a single jack. And no stands at all. Jack up 1 side, front to rear. Jack the other side front to rear.

If you have more at your disposal, I changed all 4 wheels from 1 car to another car. I used my low profile on one car. And then two smaller 2/4ton on the other car. Do 1 side of the car at a time.

I installed my exhaust in a school parking lot with just 1 4ton jack and a pair of stands.

 

[RAF247]

Yes, it is possible... I too prefer doing my own work whenever possible. There’s a center jacking point that’s a bit of a pain in the ass to get to, but shouldn’t take more than a couple seconds when using ramps.

Here’s a picture for your reference :

and here’s an older shot during my last tire rotation :

::: Edited for clarity::: I used 1 low profile jack and 4 jack stands... first, drive onto the ramps... jack up the front from that center mounting point I mentioned... add jack stands on the front... move the jack to the back... once the back is in the air, go ahead and add the second set of stands...

Hope this helps... good luck!

Thanks, I appreciate it!

 

[longthaitran91]

I just use this for my tire rotation. It comes from tirerack’s website. I run asymmetrical tires and use figure c. This works as long your tires aren’t directional

 

[RAF247]

Yes, it is possible... I too prefer doing my own work whenever possible. There’s a center jacking point that’s a bit of a pain in the ass to get to, but shouldn’t take more than a couple seconds when using ramps.

Here’s a picture for your reference :

and here’s an older shot during my last tire rotation :

::: Edited for clarity::: I used 1 low profile jack and 4 jack stands... first, drive onto the ramps... jack up the front from that center mounting point I mentioned... add jack stands on the front... move the jack to the back... once the back is in the air, go ahead and add the second set of stands...

Hope this helps... good luck!

Where is the center jack point in the rear? I found the one in the front. It's difficult for this old man to see under this low car!