2022 Subaru Outback Tires in Thornton, CO | Mike Shaw Subaru

The manufacturer's published maintenance schedule calls for inspecting and rotating the wheels and tires every 6,000 miles. Regular service helps identify uneven wear before it affects handling or tire life. The vehicle's service history and the condition of the tires should also be considered.

• Inspect all four tires for even wear.
• Rotate using the specified pattern.
• Reset the tire pressure monitoring system after pressure is set.

The inspection compares wear across the set and supports a recommendation for rotation or replacement based on what is found. A tread indicator level with the tread, uneven wear, or highway-speed vibration can warrant additional attention. The tires actually fitted determine the appropriate rotation approach.

• Measure tread depth on all four tires.
• Rotate according to the vehicle and tire fitment.
• Set pressure and reset the monitoring system.

Directional tread and staggered fitments can change the appropriate pattern, so a technician should verify the vehicle and tires before moving them. A universal pattern should not be assumed. Inspection also confirms whether rotation is appropriate or whether replacement should be considered.

• Confirm the drivetrain before rotation.
• Check whether tread direction affects movement.
• Inspect for staggered fitment and uneven wear.

On an all-wheel-drive vehicle, mismatched tread depth can load the driveline, which is why the answer differs from a two-wheel-drive vehicle. The supplied specifications do not identify the drivetrain for this vehicle, so an inspection and the vehicle's service history determine the appropriate replacement decision. The condition of each tire should be compared before ordering replacements.

• Compare tread depth across all four tires.
• Check for uneven wear or damage.
• Consider the vehicle's drivetrain and service history.

Uneven tread wear and vibration at highway speed are additional reasons to arrange an inspection. A comparison of all four tires helps determine whether one tire, several tires, or the complete set needs attention. The tires actually fitted and their service history guide the recommendation.

• Look for a tread indicator level with the tread.
• Use a penny test as a general check.
• Book service for vibration or uneven wear.

The service includes measuring tread depth on all four tires and recommending rotation or replacement from what the inspection finds. Mike Shaw Subaru is located at 1650 W 104th Avenue in Thornton, Colorado. Drivers can also review current service specials before booking.

• Request tire inspection and rotation.
• Provide the vehicle's service history if available.
• Ask for findings on all four tires.