Re: ******* MYTH OF TIRE ROTATION...... ***************

Jakthehammer wrote:
> TRUE OR FALSE?
> 
> Tire rotation refers to the regular practice of switching the tires...
> Purpose: Tire rotation helps to equalize tread wear and is critical to
> gain.
> 
> 
> ANSWER:
> 
> BULL****! TIRES USUALLY LAST 2.5 YRS, NOT 4-YRS.
> 
> TIRE COMPANIES WANT TO MAKE THING APPEARS LONGER, THEY ASKED YOU TO
> ROTATE.  YOU LOSE TRACTIONS.

freak though you are, you have a point there - you /do/ lose traction. 
i don't rotate tires very often for this reason, and if i do, i have to 
take it easy until the tires are re-worn back to the correct rotation 
and cornering sense.

http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-mini-cooper-s/147821-tire-rotation.html


>  MY ADVICE IS TO KEEP THE DRIVING WHEEL WITH
> MORE THREADS, THAT SHOULD BE YOUR CRITICAL CONCERN.  ACCIDENT HAPPENS IN
> WINTER/RAINING SEASON DUE TO INSUFFICIENT THREAD, NO TRACTION = FLIPPING
> OVER THE HILL.....Heehee.........
> 
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