A: Most auto manufacturers recommend you rotate and balance your tires every 7-10,000 miles. Tire rotation and balance has become a common phase in the auto industry because one is as important as the other. Routine rotation and balancing means your tires will last longer and with the prices today, the value of getting the most miles out of your tires means long term savings.
Front tires take the brunt of stopping and turning more than rear tires. Routine tire rotations means even tire wear overall. After 4 rotations each tire will have been in each wheel location when rotated properly.
Balancing tires assures a smoother ride and is essential for front end maintenance (i.e. transmission, brakes, shocks, struts). If you experience your steering wheel a bit shakey or your tire tread doesn't feel smooth to the touch in both directions, you need to balance your tires.
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