Date:         Sat, 18 Aug 2001 02:38:18 -0500
Reply-To:     Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>
Subject:      Re: 6 Tire Rotation
Comments: To: "Anthony L. Mourkas" <frankenstein@TELPLUS.NET>
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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"