I wonder if we rotate tires too often. My owner's manual calls for every 6K, but I do it every 10K. Why not just rotate tires when the fronts (on a FWD car, say) look to be half-worn? In theory, they should last just as long as the 6K periods. So let's say the fronts show the half point at 35K. Rotate them and the entire set should last to 70K. Assume of course that the alignment is within spec throughout the tires' life. Or never rotate them and just keep replacing the fronts. Most people probably do that anyway.
In any event, no way is it cost effective to pay a shop every 6,000 miles to rotate tires. It would be far cheaper to never rotate them. I guess that was really my point, that people overpay, in the long run, for tire rotations. Not that it applies to most proper BITOGers becasue we are DIYers anyway.
In any event, no way is it cost effective to pay a shop every 6,000 miles to rotate tires. It would be far cheaper to never rotate them. I guess that was really my point, that people overpay, in the long run, for tire rotations. Not that it applies to most proper BITOGers becasue we are DIYers anyway.