Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 08:44:36 -0800 From: "John Weiss" <jrweissnopsamet*NOSPAM*.com> Subject: Re: Tire rotation on Front-Wheel Drive Cars - Question
Rotate them, or replace the fronts very often... Rotate them front to rear. I've read that current radials can be crossed to the other side (they don't take a rotational "set" like early radials), but I'm not too confident of that one yet... --------------------- John R. Weiss Seattle, WA Remove *NOSPAM* from address for e-mail reply WetSprocket wrote in message <36ec8ef0.125244199nopsamews.worldnet.att.net>... >In the volvo conference a very well repected automobile writer >suggests rotation of the tires on any front-wheel drive car every >5-7k. > >I was under the impression that this was a rather "old-hat" notion, >and that opinions were decidely mixed as to whether rotation with >modern radial tires was a help or a possible problem. > >So, the question. For my '96 9000, do I rotate; and if so what should >be the rotation sequence or pattern?