Rotate your tiresMost tire manufacturers recommend rotating your tires every 5,000 to 8,000 miles or so. This involves swapping your tires so that the ones at the front go to the back, the ones on the left go to the right, or both. A professional mechanic can help you figure out the pattern that makes the most sense for the type of car you drive.Rotating your tires every six months (or whenever you go in for an oil change) will help even out the wear on your tires and make them last longer. But you should consult your owner's manual to be sure what frequency your particular car manufacturer prescribes.If you don't rotate your tires regularly, it not only affects your tires but your car's performance as well. You might start to experience drifting and some other major problems with the handling, so this is a part of your car's maintenance you shouldn't neglect.