Tire Rotation

I appreciate all the feed back and insights. I was just going off what the owners manual said and that was under normal scheduled maintenance rotating the tires was listed to be done every 7500 miles.
So I understand it is just something not done or actually needed and I thank all for that insight

If I had a non-tag coach and noticed a front alignment problem, either I would get new tires for the front or take a dually set and make those tires the 'new' front tires and put the 'ever-so-slightly' worn front tires in that dually position.

On our previous coach, I did get a bad alignment from Colton Truck in Colton, CA. I didn't catch it until Nashville, TN. I was getting severe wear on the inside of both fronts. So, an excellent shop in Nashville, TAFA (Tire, Axle, Frame and Alignment) put us back together like new!

I rotated the worn front tires to my my tag axle tires and we were ready to roll. That was the most perfect alignment I ever got and it lasted for several years until it was time to replace with a new set of tires. I received $50 each for my 7.5 yr. old take-off's. (tire dates 2006-4306) in May of 2013.

On my new coach, my front and tag tires are 365's... the drive tires are 315's, so I could still use the same method as before by switching the tag to front, etc.

That's my story.
MM.

J-Rooster wrote:

ArchHoagland wrote:
I never rotate my tires on my motorhome.

Not recommended.

X-2!

+3....or whatever we are up to.

A quick inspection and lug tightening.....recommended.
Rotating.....a waste of time; if a problem shows up with the inspection, something needs fixing.

Since the OP did not say how many miles he puts on his coach a blanket statement about the tires rotting first may not be appropriate. I have been replacing my tires for the last 20 years long before they rot and as soon as they reach 50-60,000 miles, which is about four years. I always get a good tire credit towards my new tires so I feel it is worth it for the way we travel. IN any case, Michelin and Goodyear both have recommended tire rotation charts that indicate how to rotate the tires. I would guess that you are looking at around $150 to have it done, maybe less if you combine it with an oil change, lubrication, or other work.

ArchHoagland wrote:
I never rotate my tires on my motorhome.

Not recommended.

X-2!

Even if you did not have a 2015 Thor, the only reason to rotate would be if you had the coach aligned to solve a front tire wear problem and by putting them on the rear you might get more miles out of them.

It's not recommended to rotate tires on a MH which is why you are having difficulty finding a place to do it. MH tires don't wear like car tires. Cars have much more lateral friction on the tire due to turning etc. Not to mention car tires are run a lot more miles than MH tires. Your MH tires will dry rot long before you have tread wear excessive enough to replace them. If you are showing signs of uneven wear that's more likely an alignment or inflation problem and can't be fixed by rotating them. That said, if you are dead set on rotating them, find a truck shop. They'll look at you funny, but they'll take your money.

Looks like you asked the same question back in Sep and got pretty much the same answers. Save your money.

I never rotate my tires on my motorhome.

Not recommended.

x2 I don,t worry about it.

Pops, most people don't rotate the tires on a coach like yours. You never want to change the direction of travel on a radial (fronts) and you need to keep the rears matched to their original partner. It can be done, but is not cost effective. Keep a close eye on your front tires making sure the air, alignment and balance are correct. Typically, they will need replacement first, but you can then break up the cost of tire replacement over a couple of years.

I've owned a dual rear wheel coach of some kind or another for over 24 years. Last year was the first time I was able to rotate the fronts to the tag position on my coach (my first tag axle RV). Obviously this doesn't pertain to your coach, but shows probably the only time the fronts can be moved around without costing a fortune and changing the direction of travel.