Rotating your tires every six months or 6,000 miles. It helps to maintain an even amount of tread wear on all 4 tires. Which will prolong the life of your tires improving gas mileage and having a smoother comfortable ride. While this is a good recommendation, many vehicle manufacturers make their own recommendations regarding how often tires should be rotated, you should always follow the guidelines in your vehicle’s owner manual for timing as well as the best rotation pattern for your vehicle and type of tires. The bottom line is that it is totally up to you whether you rotate the tires or not.