Supposedly industry standard is to not rotate if there is more than a 2/32" difference between the front/rear axles.This and warped rotors are why I chose to rotate at 24,000 mile intervals instead of every oil change etc…
In my opinion tire rotations are another form of revenue for shops that are pushed on customers to generate brake, alignment, shocks/struts, tire balance work. Most of which isn’t needed. Hang around a Firestone or Goodyear store… Women are especially targeted.
He knew you were cheating the system, BusterI was a bit late in rotating the tires this year (8k miles). Tech also decided to drain my Amsoil SS out and put in AC Delco for me. Great, thanks buddy.
Yes...quite a few here local to my area...mainly the 'mom/pop' type, BUT not sure I would call them pure 'tire' stores as they do general auto maintenance/repair as well...sort of like Goodyear or Firestone. I remember Walmart use to have two options if you buy tires there...you pay a certain price to have your tires mounted and balance with no lifetime rotations and balance, but if you paid a little extra, you could get the lifetime r&b...just have to deal with the long waits if you don't get there first thing in the morning.Are there any tire stores (chain or local) that don't rotate for free if you purchased them there?