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Old 02-13-2008, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mrkbbd
does it make sense to rotate the tires (switch the rear left and rear right)
It doesn't usually make sense to switch the direction of rotation, as tires often take a set from running in a certain direction. Many modern tires are unidirectional, meaning that they are marked with a single direction. That means that to switch the tires left to right, you would need to dismount and remount the tires. That then takes the job out of the scope of this post, which was how to do them yourself (unless you have a Coates or equivalent tire machine at home).

With non-directional tires, it is possible to swap the wheels left to right, and take a chance on any vibration. That will help to extend the life of a tire that is feathering on one edge, but be aware of the potential risk. If you don't notice a vibration after switching them it is likely fine.
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