Best way to rotate all 5 available wheels

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Best way to rotate all 5 available wheels

Postby mikee » Tue Nov 30, 2010 6:43 pm

Hey guys,

I've had my car now for about a year and 3 months but have not included my spare wheel in the wheel/tyre rotation.

I think when I get my car serviced, they rotate the wheels according to tyre tread. If my spare wheel is looking pretty fresh should I include this in and take off the most worn one?

Which wheel tends to wear out more (assuming right hand drive and not too much spirited driving)?

Cheers guys!
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Re: Best way to rotate all 5 available wheels

Postby HoFF » Sat Dec 04, 2010 4:57 pm

in theory all 4 of yours tyres should wear evenly with correct tyre pressures, wheel balancing, wheel allignment and rotation.

your best bet is to keep your spare fresh, when you need a new set of tyres you will only need to buy 3 instead of 4. then use the best of the old ones for a spare.
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Re: Best way to rotate all 5 available wheels

Postby Hobber » Sat Dec 04, 2010 5:11 pm

Watch for directional tread on the tyre - most Liberty tyres should only go on one side of the car (long term)
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