This procedure rotates the tires on a 2016-2024 Hyundai Tucson with 2.5L I4 AWD engine to promote even tire wear and extend tire life.

Warnings

Tools required

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level, solid surface and engage parking brake
2. Place wheel chocks behind rear wheels
3. If equipped with wheel locks, locate the wheel lock key
4. Mark each tire position with chalk (LF, RF, LR, RR) for tracking rotation history
5. Loosen all lug nuts 1/4 turn while wheels are still on the ground

Procedure

1. 1

   Lift front of vehicle
   Position floor jack under the front jacking point located behind the front bumper on the subframe. Lift the front of the vehicle until both front wheels are off the ground. Place jack stands under the designated front jack stand points on the pinch welds or subframe. Lower vehicle onto jack stands.
2. 2

   Lift rear of vehicle
   Position floor jack under the rear differential or rear subframe jacking point. Lift the rear of the vehicle until both rear wheels are off the ground. Place jack stands under the designated rear jack stand points on the pinch welds or rear subframe. Lower vehicle onto jack stands. Verify all four corners are stable.
3. 3

   Remove all four wheels
   Completely remove the loosened lug nuts from all four wheels. Remove wheels and set aside in their marked positions (LF, RF, LR, RR). Inspect brake pads, rotors, and suspension components while wheels are off.
4. 4

   Rotate tires in AWD pattern
   For AWD vehicles, use the cross-rotation pattern: Move left front to right rear position, right front to left rear position, left rear to right front position, and right rear to left front position. This cross-pattern ensures even wear across all tires and maintains AWD system integrity.
5. 5

   Install wheels and hand-tighten lug nuts
   Mount each wheel in its new position. Thread all lug nuts by hand to ensure proper thread engagement. Hand-tighten in a star pattern to center the wheel on the hub before final torquing.
6. 6

   Lower vehicle partially
   Raise vehicle slightly off jack stands using the floor jack, remove jack stands, then lower vehicle until wheels just contact the ground but most weight is still supported by the jack. This allows proper torquing without wheel rotation.
7. 7

   Torque lug nuts to specification
   Using a torque wrench, tighten lug nuts in a star pattern (tighten opposite lug nuts in sequence) to the proper specification based on wheel type. For alloy wheels, torque to 130 Nm (96 lb-ft). For steel wheels, torque to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft). If wheel type is uncertain, use 136 Nm (100 lb-ft) as the standard specification. Make at least two complete passes in the star pattern to ensure even torque distribution.
   Torque spec

   Lug Nuts - Alloy Wheels130 Nm (96 lb-ft)

   Lug Nuts - Steel Wheels140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
8. 8

   Lower vehicle completely
   Lower the vehicle completely to the ground using the floor jack. Remove the floor jack and wheel chocks.
9. 9

   Final torque verification
   With vehicle on the ground, perform a final verification of all lug nuts using the torque wrench in a star pattern to confirm proper torque. This ensures no lug nuts loosened during final lowering.
   Torque spec

   Lug Nuts - Alloy Wheels130 Nm (96 lb-ft)

   Lug Nuts - Steel Wheels140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
10. 10

    Adjust tire pressures
    Check tire pressure on all four tires using a tire pressure gauge. Adjust to the pressure specified on the driver's door jamb sticker (typically 35 PSI for Tucson). Note that tire rotation may have moved tires between front and rear positions which sometimes have different pressure specifications.

Reassembly

1. Verify all lug nuts are properly torqued to specification in a star pattern
2. Ensure all four tires are inflated to proper pressure per door jamb specifications
3. Store floor jack and tools properly

Verification

• Test drive vehicle at low speed and listen for any unusual noises or vibrations
• Re-check lug nut torque after 50 miles of driving, especially if alloy wheels are installed
• Verify tire pressure remains at specification after driving
• Record rotation date and mileage for future maintenance tracking
• Next rotation should occur at manufacturer-recommended interval (typically 5,000-7,500 miles)

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