From a totally conceptual viewpoint, I think the most important thing is to make sure that 4 of the 6 wheels and tires are rotating the same directin while driving. Dimwitted Moose and Friday Squirrel ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anthony L. Mourkas" <frankenstein@TELPLUS.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, August 17, 2001 6:41 AM Subject: 6 Tire Rotation
> I find myself with a few extra tires/wheels for my van. When rotating > five tires previously I proceeded counterclockwise, putting the spare on > the left front and right front in the spare well. > > If I had six identical mounted tires, what would be the best rotation > strategy? Should I proceed as before, rotating one tire in at a time, or > should I rotate two in at a time? If I rotate two in at a time, what is > the best rotation pattern? > > Thanks, > > Tony > > Anthony L. Mourkas > Hampden, Maine, USA > 1984 Vanagon Westfalia "Gertrude" > 1986.5 Quantum Syncro Wagon "Wolfgang" > 1991 Jetta Eco Diesel "Liesel" |
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