Tire rotation - what's best for towing?
Have 15,000 miles on a set of Firestone Transforce ATs. Rotated them at 7,500 miles and thought it time to do it again. Rear tires have more tread left than the front. I tow a 36' 5th wheel. Would it ...
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drsteve wrote:
Most tire shops will put the new tires on the rear when replacing only two, regardless of the vehicle. Tire Rack recommends it, so do Belle Tire and Discount Tire.
And Wal Mart.
Tire Manufacturers Recommendations. What the Manufacturers Say.
Goodyear: www.goodyeartires.com When you select a pair of replacement tires in the same size and construction as those on the car, we recommend you put them on the rear axle.
Bridgestone/Firestone: www.tiresafety.com from the Replacement Manual: Winter tires are best applied to all vehicle positions. If winter tires are applied to the front axle of any vehicle, they must also be installed on the rear. Do not apply winter tires to only the front axle --- this applies to all passenger cars and light trucks, including front wheel drive, 4x4 and all-wheel drive vehicles.
Dunlap: www.dunloptires.com When you select a pair of replacement tires in the same size and construction as those on the car, we recommend you put them on the rear axle.
Michelin: www.michelinman.com A pair of new tires should go in back. See video.
But do what you want.
