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Tire rotation vs Wheel alignment

Tire rotation

Option A in this comparison. See the decision summary below for when this choice wins.

Wheel alignment

Option B in this comparison. See the decision summary below for when this choice wins.

Decision summary

rotation every 5K (free at most shops); alignment when steering pulls or tires wear unevenly.

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