Read somewhere that you need to rotate the wheels every so often for even tyre wear.

Is this correct? and if so, how often should it be done, and would I need to get the tracking done each time I swopped the wheels round?

Many thanks, James

 

I too have often wondered about tyre rotation but can't be bothered to go through all the hassle. Just checked the (Original) tyres on my car and after nearly 9000 miles the front tyres have 5mm of tread left and the rear tyres have 6mm of tread left (Does this mean I drive like an old woman?? ). Just out of interest how much tread do these tyres have when new so I can estimate roughly how much longer they are going to last??

 

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by JCM76:
<B>Read somewhere that you need to rotate the wheels every so often for even tyre wear.

Is this correct? and if so, how often should it be done, and would I need to get the tracking done each time I swopped the wheels round?

Many thanks, James[/quote]

How often, depends how quickly they are wearing. Every time there is a wear differential of 1-2mm front to rear is a good guide.

Tracking, not necessary if it is correct to start with. They will need a bit of bedding in after you swap them around. You might find a bit of tramlining for a while.

 

I was going to rotate my o.e. RE010's at 7500 miles but when I went to do it I found they'd worn out already!

 

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by PeteT:
<B>I was going to rotate my o.e. RE010's at 7500 miles but when I went to do it I found they'd worn out already![/quote]

.....good to see you check your tyres frequently then!!!!!

 

Fastidious is my middle name Dave!

 

Last time I swapped my tyres round I found a cut on the inner sidewall. Had to buy a new tyre! Much cheaper to keep your head in the sand.

Dave

So when you rotate your tyres do you swap front with rear or rear with rear and front with front or side to side

But I guess your buying 8 new tyres anyway?

When are you going to post some pics?

Martin

 

If you have'nt got rotational tyres(p-zero) you would swap opposite corner (NSF for OSR).

If you have rotational tyres(s02) you can only put the rears on the front and front on the rears

my fronts usually start to go first, so when they are half worn i swap them over.

 

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Scooby Doc:
<B>Last time I swapped my tyres round I found a cut on the inner sidewall. Had to buy a new tyre! Much cheaper to keep your head in the sand.

Dave

So when you rotate your tyres do you swap front with rear or rear with rear and front with front or side to side

But I guess your buying 8 new tyres anyway?

When are you going to post some pics?

Martin [/quote]


Martin
When I find someone local with a digital camera.......might be at the clay pigeon shoot on Saturday.....watch this space.....