Park on a level surface and set the parking brake
Loosen (do not remove) the lug nuts on each tire
Lift the vehicle with a jack at the manufacturer-approved lift points
Support the vehicle with jack stands if needed; keep the tires off the ground securely
Remove lug nuts and take off the first wheel
Install the tire in the desired new position by aligning the wheel with the hub
Hand-thread lug nuts until snug
Lower the vehicle slightly so the tire contacts the ground (if using jack stands)
Tighten lug nuts in a star pattern to the vehicle’s specified torque
Repeat for each wheel
Verify all lug nuts are torqued correctly after the final wheel
Check tire pressures and adjust to the recommended PSI
If applicable, reset the TPMS using the vehicle’s procedure or tool
Test drive briefly and recheck lug nut torque after 25–50 miles (or per your manual)
Use the correct rotation pattern:
Front-wheel drive (typical): front tires move to rear on the same side; rear tires move to front opposite side
Rear-wheel drive (typical): rear tires move to front on the same side; front tires move to rear opposite side
All-wheel drive (typical): follow the owner’s manual; if staggered sizes or different wheel/tire specs are used, rotate only front-to-rear on the same side when allowed
Directional tires: keep left tires on the left and right tires on the right; rotate only front-to-rear on the same side
Staggered sizes (different front/rear widths): rotate only front-to-rear on the same side if permitted by the manufacturer
Stop if tires are mismatched in size, type, or direction unless the manual allows the movement you plan