Thread: Can rotating the tires extend their life by 20%?
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Old March 21st 07, 09:21 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
XS11E[_1_]
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Default Can rotating the tires extend their life by 20%?
(Marc Gerges) wrote:

> XS11E > wrote:
>> An aside on tire rotation, Goodyear says it's fine to rotate
>> tires, Pirelli says a tire must never be moved, once mounted it
>> stays in that position for as long as it lasts. Pick the one you
>> like. ;-)
>>
>
> It depends on the ti if you have asymmetrical thread, you can
> swap all you like. If you have a directional thread, you can only
> swap on the same side of the car (front to rear).

Er... no. Reread, Pirelli says you may NOT swap front to rear, side to
side or any other way. Goodyear says you may swap any tire to any
position. It's not a matter of tread, it's a matter of manufacturer.
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