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A technician is performing a tire rotation on a front-wheel drive vehicle. The manufacturer's recommended rotation pattern is 'front-to-back, cross-to-front.' Which of the following describes the correct tire movement for this pattern?
- AFront tires move to the opposite rear position; rear tires move straight forward.
- BFront tires move straight back; rear tires move to the opposite front position.
- CFront tires move straight back; rear tires move straight forward.
- DFront tires move to the opposite rear position; rear tires move to the opposite front position.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Front tires move straight back; rear tires move to the opposite front position.
The 'front-to-back, cross-to-front' pattern for FWD vehicles means the front tires go straight to the rear, and the rear tires move forward to the opposite side.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This incorrectly crosses the front tires to the rear and moves rears straight forward.
- C. This describes a straight rotation for all tires, not a cross-to-front pattern for the rears.
- D. This describes a 'cross-to-front, cross-to-rear' pattern, which is not the one specified.
FWD Tire Rotation Pattern
A common tire rotation strategy for front-wheel drive vehicles to promote even tire wear.
- Front tires move straight back to the rear axle.
- Rear tires move forward to the opposite side of the front axle.
- Also known as 'modified X' or 'rear cross' pattern.
Memory trick: FWD: Fronts go Back, Rears Cross to Front.