Blowout potential was increased by changing rotation direction on bias ply tires. The theory was the cords would stretch one direction. The reverse rotation would begin to stretch the cords in the opposite direction causing separation = blowout.Rear tire criss-cross to the front as per owners manual. Did not know of blow out potential with regards to improper rotation View attachment 139250
When did you last have a set of bias-ply tires?Blowout potential was increased by changing rotation direction on bias ply tires. The theory was the cords would stretch one direction. The reverse rotation would begin to stretch the cords in the opposite direction causing separation = blowout.
🤔When did you last have a set of bias-ply tires?
If your not sure then you don't know.My selection isn't on there as I don't rotate them, the dealers service department does, so they are rotated to Honda's instructions.
But the Dealer Knows so I don't have to. What I do know is that they rotate them as prescribed and my wear has always been very even across all 4 tires.If your not sure then you don't know.
Rotating tires makes them last longer. I can buy a full set in 2 or 3 years instead of 2 fronts after 1-1 1/2 years.The only reason my tires get rotated (*FREE where I purchased my tires actually does the work, as part of the lifetime/60K warranty) is because, my warranty would be voided on the tires if I didn't. Otherwise, it's meaningless to "rotate", in most instances.
Well yes, but not really. For a 2wd vehicle it is less important, as the power wheels, usually the front wheels these days, will wear out faster than the non power wheels. You might save a little money by just having to buy 2 tires at a time instead of 4. However unevenly worn pairs of tires can cause control problems in slippery conditions as one set is more prone to slippage than the other set.The only reason my tires get rotated (*FREE where I purchased my tires actually does the work, as part of the lifetime/60K warranty) is because, my warranty would be voided on the tires if I didn't. Otherwise, it's meaningless to "rotate", in most instances.
Oh I Always thought what's the point they rotate enough when I drive 🤪☹
When I've done it I went by the manual, but every shop I've ever been to, and some are tire specialists, do it front to back. I've given up trying to convince them otherwise.Every shop over the last 20+ years does front to back.
I know, right?It's like you need free cookies or something to get people to vote in a pole, lol