Tesla Tire Rotation: How Often, Pattern and Reset (Model 3 / Y)

How often to rotate

Tesla's maintenance schedule and Service Manual give the same rule for Model 3 and Model Y: every 6,250 miles (10,000 km) or when tread depth differs by 2/32 in (1.5 mm) or more, whichever comes first. Tesla also recommends replacing tires in pairs unless the others are within 2/32 in of a new tire.

Rotations by mileage

Tesla interval: every 6,250 mi

Example data

cumulative rotations

Which pattern? (from Tesla's Service Manual)

Your tires	Pattern
Non-directional, all the same size	Fronts go to the opposite side at the rear; rears move straight forward. (Tesla Mobile Service only does same-side or same-axle swaps.)
Non-directional, front and rear different sizes (staggered)	Swap left and right on each axle. Don't move front to rear.
Directional (arrow on the sidewall)	Front to rear on the same side. Don't move left to right.

Reset the tire service reminder

After the rotation, tap Controls → Service → Wheel & Tire → Tires.
Choose the tire season and tap Reset.
Drive normally; the tire pressure sensors may need a short drive to relearn positions. If a TPMS warning appears, see our tire pressure warning guide.

Where to get it done

Book a rotation in the Tesla app (Mobile Service can come to you) or use any tire shop. Prices vary by location and shop, so check the quote in the app. Ask the shop to set pressures to the door-pillar cold value afterwards.

Ask AI when it's due

With AskMyEV connected, your AI can read your odometer and tire pressure trend, and tell you how many miles since your last noted rotation.

Claude · AskMyEV connectorExample

When is my next tire rotation due?

Claudeused AskMyEV

Your odometer is 20,382 mi. On Tesla's 6,250-mile interval, rotations fall at 18,750 and 25,000 mi, so if you rotated at 18,750 you're due around 25,000.

Pressures look even, so nothing urgent.

Sources

Checked October 12, 2026. Prices and software features change; confirm on Tesla's site or in your car.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I rotate Tesla tires?

Every 6,250 miles (10,000 km), or sooner if tread depth differs by 2/32 in (1.5 mm) or more, per Tesla.

What is the Tesla tire rotation pattern?

Same-size non-directional tires: fronts to the opposite rear, rears straight forward. Directional tires: front to rear on the same side. Staggered sizes: swap left and right only.

How do I reset the tire rotation reminder on a Tesla?

Tap Controls → Service → Wheel & Tire → Tires, choose the tire season and tap Reset.

Do Tesla tires wear faster?

EVs are heavy and have instant torque, so tires can wear faster than on a comparable gas car. Regular rotation and correct pressure help most.