Rotating tires?

[SAB1]

Wise man. Like you, new tires and alignment, always.

[fatlazyless]

Tire Rotation from Triple-A, AAA:

Tires on the front and rear of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering and braking functions, resulting in unequal wear patterns. To gain maximum life and performance from your tires, it is essential to rotate your vehicles's tires. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for mileage recommendations. Usually tire rotation is performed between 5,000 and 7,000 miles. Common on performance cars are tires designed to rotate in a specific direction; these can only be rotated front to rear and if different tire sizes are used on the front and rear axles rotation is not possible.

You know about four years ago I had a tube installed on a single problem tire on my Troy-Bilt snowblower at a bicycle repair store and they put the tire back on the rim, backwards, so the directional tread was going in the wrong direction. Contrary to logical thinking it makes absolutely no difference and the snowblower moves along through the snow just fine like it made no difference that the directional tread is backwards.

[ApS]

Originally Posted by SAB1

Wise man. Like you, new tires and alignment, always.

Like Scottie said, radial tires are self-aligning and it's a waste of money. When you detect an uneven wear pattern, it's time for an alignment.

It happened to me. As above, I finally got a correct alignment within a year of new radials.

After a new replacement of a leaking power steering rack, the fronts started squealing in turns on smooth asphalt and were developing a rippled outer surface. (Felt, not seen--a sign of too much toe-in). Crosswinds would cause my vehicle to jump within its lane.

The steering wheel is now straight, so it's like old times.



The original service order included a "four-wheel alignment", which doesn't fit my circumstance (solid rear axle), but it's a 70-mile round-trip to another alignment shop, so I kept my mouth shut.

[Biggd]

I rotate my tires every 10K miles. I never get an alignment unless I see uneven tire wear, or I have to replace something in the front end.

[TheProfessor]

Originally Posted by ApS

Like Scottie said, radial tires are self-aligning and it's a waste of money.

If vehicle is front wheel drive only or rear wheel drive only. Those tires will wear out first.

[retired]

I never rotate my tires. The money saved goes toward new tires when needed. If I see uneven wear, I take it in for an alignment. I routinely get 40,000+ miles on a set of tires with my Outback.