Tires should be rotated as instructed in the vehicle owner manual to realise their full potential. Rotation is essential to tires for long, even tread wear, Good driving habits also extend tread life. Rotation is advisable whenever irregular wear begins to develop. In such circumstances, determine the cause of the irregular wear and make any necessary adjustments to wheel balance, alignment, or any other mechanical problems before rotating the tires. Irregular wear may also uncover poor driving habits. Customers should be properly advised if irregular wear is due to poor driving habits. Under normal conditions, be sure to follow the recommended rotation procedures in the vehicle owner manual. Tyre inspection for nails, cuts, and other damage should also be carried out at the time of tyre rotation.

Rotation intervals are determined as part of the vehicle design between the auto maker and the tyre manufacturer, so following the vehicle owner manual is important. Several rotation patterns exist for passenger car tires. However, for HPTs, including unidirectional and asymmetric tread patterns, Yokohama recommends the rotation patterns shown in figure 27 in the absence of a vehicle owner manual. The rotation interval depends on the tyre condition and the expected tyre life.

Yokohama recommends rotation intervals of 5,000 kilometres (3,000 miles) for 4WD and sport cars, and 12,000 kilometres (7,500 miles) for other vehicles.