On 8/8/2013 10:06 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
nestork wrote:
Here's proof it's a scam:

They don't rotate the steel shoes on horses do they?

'nuf said?



Based on the latest advice from most car safety experts, tires should
(theoretically) never be rotated.

The latest thinking is that the tires with the most tread should be on the
rear of the vehicle to prevent the rear end from losing traction. If you
only buy 2 tires, many tires dealers will insist that they be installed on
the rear for that reason.

DAGS on 'best tires on rear'

Now, we all know that on a front wheel drive vehicle, the front tires will
wear more rapidly than the rears. If you were to buy 4 new tires, the
minute you drive out of the parking lot and make one turn the front tires
will be worn more than the rears. This more rapid wear will continue the
more you drive. If you rotate these tires to the rear, you break the "rule"
of always having the best tires on the rear.

Therefore, from a safety perspective, the whole concept of rotating tires
is no longer valid.


I always thought it was more about even wear, not safety, per se. Your
tires should never wear to the point they are unsafe on the rear or the
front. But, on the other hand, I don't drive very much.

I think I'll continue to rotate.

As a side note.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100907911

I ride a bike to work most days. I only drive my truck on days it rains
or I have to go somewhere after work.