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Date:         Thu, 27 Feb 2003 20:09:15 -0700
Reply-To:     Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Syncro tire rotation
Comments: To: mwyatt@MDPSGROUP.COM
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I'm pretty sure the "spec" is 2mm variance in diameter...pretty close tolerance, isn't it! check to be sure the spare is the same size as the others. (viscous couplers are only $875) ;>) The most wear will occur in the front tires so put the new tire, if it's within that spec tolerance, on the front and rotate a tire off the rear to the spare spot. If you'll rotate your tires every 5K for the next couple times, this one will likely "catch up", especially if you just take it rf to lf a couple times in this process.

Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare

We just purchased an '86 syncro. The tires are in excellent shape, but the spare has not been part of the rotation. Any advice regarding how much tread difference is allowable without causing problems, and if there is a "best" spot (front or back) to bring the spare into rotation? Thanks! Mike & Holly Wyatt

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