Tire Rotation Question

[Gunter]

When rotating Radial Tires, the broad consensus is that the direction of rotation should be observed.

I think that is true for directional tires but what about non-directional radial tires?

If one has 4 same size radials, instead of going straight from front to rear (and visa versa) can one move the left rear to the right front (and the right rear to the left front) going criss-cross and thereby changing the rotation without problems?

Any thoughts?

[docrodg]

standard rotation pattern for non-directional tires is criss-cross; especially on older cars. Check the owner manual, it will be in there

[RoninLB]

Originally Posted by Gunter

When rotating Radial Tires, the broad consensus is that the direction of rotation should be observed.

I think that is true for directional tires but what about non-directional radial tires?

My directional tires have always been rotated based on tire wear. The directional issue is related to rain driving. The directional is best when set to rotate in said direction. That said I never had any issue with S-02s in the rain [it didn't readily jump off traction], mis-directed, and worn down to the wear bars. I rotate all same 4 tires every 5k miles.

I measure with one of those $8 auto store tire wear indicator tools.




here I'm flipping tires outside of a campground at Fort Peck in NE Montana on one of my rides