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When the number 1 is displayed along an A or B service, this indicates that the tires will need to be rotated.

All 4 tires on a vehicle do not wear at the same rate, and tire rotation prolongs the life of the tires. The tire rotation consists of removing the wheels and moving the front tires to the rear and the rear tires to the front. In some cases the tires may be moved from side to side

There are many reasons to rotate the tires:

1. The front tires will wear differently than the back tires. On front wheel drive vehicles, the front tires are the drive tires and tend to wear out and 'round off' much more quickly than the rear tires. Of course, the opposite is true with a rear wheel drive vehicle
2. Whether you have a front or rear wheel drive, the front tires will wear differently because they are the ones that steer the vehicle, and thus will wear more quickly
3. When the tires are rotated, they are checked for proper inflation and for any damage that can affect the safety of your vehicle. A tire can be damaged or deteriorating on the inside tread wall and it would never be seen unless it was rotated
   
4. When the tires are rotated, the brakes and suspension are exposed and can be observed for wear and safety. This is one way to correct a brake problem before it becomes a safety risk
5. Early signs of alignment wear can be detected during the rotation and should be addressed to prolong the life of the tires
6. At the time of the tire rotation, it is a good idea to have the wheel balance checked