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Old 10-14-2008, 06:13 PM
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Lightbulb Re: Rotating tires
Originally Posted by spensley
I agree with Opticon.
If your tires are wearing evenly across the width of the tire, and both tires (front or rear) are wearing evenly then there's nothing to worry about.
If you have directional tires then if you want to rotate them you'll have to remount them, but if your tire has an inside/outside designation then you can't do anything.
So, like Opticon said - no.
When all else fails, read the tech order (owners manual)! The Xfires have staggered wheels and tires, ie, different sizes in front and rear. Most UHP tires are directional in rotation, but NOT all. Check the side wall for an arrow or direction of rotation indicator. If you have arrows, in order to do a tire rotation from side to side on the vehicle, you must dismount and turn the tire around so the arrow is pointing forward on the other side.
This will require rebalancing the tire and wheel, and if you have TPMS that may be another bushel of turnips.
AS Spensley and Opticon said, NO! If they ain't broke, don't fix them.

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