Tire Rotation

[olram30]

Nope. Never did it on any vehicle I've ever owned. I don't see the point (for someone like me that won't switch tire sizes/brand) Just my preference. Not saying rotating all 5 is wrong, I just don't see the benefit.

not really the best advice, that's like saying you turn your underware inside out instead of putting on a fresh pair. but if it works for you, more power to you..:thumb:

 

[DA RUNT]

not really the best advice, that's like saying you turn your underware inside out instead of putting on a fresh pair. but if it works for you, more power to you..:thumb:

Underwear? People still use those??? :idontknow:

 

[JKWrang]

Fwiw if a spares been sitting for an extended period of time unused like that, a tire shop WILL NOT TAKE IT - Because it's potentially rotted, unsafe from lack of use and exposure to the elements. Sun/rain/etc.

If for nothing else other than to have a spare that's functional, prolong tire tread life and to minimize the chance of having an oversized spare at 40% or less tire life for the other 4 I rotate all 5.

Just my .02

 

[H8ROADS]

Wow, I'm really surprised at the advice given here. While, in general it's not a big deal to just do 4, if you have 5, and if you have the ability, you should no doubt rotate all 5 in my opinion. If you tend to wear your tires down to the end, and you had a flat would you want to put a brand new on as a spare? Seems like a no brainer that you'd want an identical tread depth and overall wear for all 4 of your tires... I liken it to running with a donut. It just doesn't feel great and you can notice the difference. With a matched spare it's no big deal at all.

The only other reason I can say to stick with 4 is if you know 110% that you're going to get the same tires next time. If you're going to upgrade in size or type, why not just rotate all 5?

Also my 2c..

 

[Rccrwlr]

I will just put this here
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?...ruggles-to-find-a-new-purpose&referrerid=5701
https://vimeo.com/90884823

 

[JDDK]

And I will add this

 

[Rccrwlr]

And I will add this

That is funny stuff right there:clap2:

 

[NFRs2000NYC]

Ok and if you get a flat because of sidewall damage then you put a new spare on and replace the damaged one you still have one new tire and 3 that are half tread.

And no offense but you don't really wheel (and when you do it's not rocky or fast) so I can see how you haven't gotten a flat. Between one buddy and myself we have had 5 flats in a year and a half.

I mean nothing offensive by that, just putting things into perspective.

More than fair enough. No offense taken. I definitely don't wheel nearly as rough as most here (although I do introduce my tires to a fair amount of sharp stuff even though it isn't too technical when I do wheel) but I see your point. The catastrophic failure example is valid, but has a small hole...no pun intended...if you rotate all 5 tires, and then get a flat, yes, you now have all 4 matching, but you have to buy a brand new spare with different tread depth...so eventually, you basically have to run a tire with a different depth. There definitely is a good reason for some people to rotate all 5. For me personally, rotating 4 at a time has been ok. IMHO, there is no right and wrong, simply what works for whom.

 

[NFRs2000NYC]

not really the best advice, that's like saying you turn your underware inside out instead of putting on a fresh pair. but if it works for you, more power to you..:thumb:

Wasn't really advice, just what I have been doing. As stated, there is no getting away from running with uneven tread depth, it's impossible. It's a matter of run different depth now (4 tire rotation) or later (5 tire rotation.)

 

[TheStick]

I think part of it might be, will you be able to use your spare as just a stop gap to limp to the tire shop. Or will you need to use it for several hundred miles while completing a run.

Some people might wheel OHV parks so not a big deal. Others may go on multiple day trips through the desert.

I'm actually somewhere in between so I can see both sides, but it was just my laziness that got me in this position. Oh well. I'm having a cold one. All is good

 

[chipper]

I'm planing on doing a 5 tire rotation. All 5 tires are new. Toyo MT's. At what mileage should I rotate them. The dealer still does my oil change ( first 4 free) at 4k. But the tire shop says 6k to 8k for rotation. Seems alittle long. They said if you rotate them too soon they start to feather ??? Sooo... I ask here for the right answer, based off of experience. Thanks for the help

 

[MTG]

I rotate mine every 3K.

 

[chipper]

I rotate mine every 3K.

That's what I was thinking. Thanks

 

[SWRUBI]

Rotate it in. Tires have a born on date and typically have a shelf life. On your sidewall there is a week and year code based on MFG date (1215. - 12th week of 2015). No use preserving a tire in my opinion.