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Andy4639 · 11-28-2012, 07:02 PM

What do you guy's do about rotating your tires when you have 8.5" up front and 10" out back?

Can you swap the fronts from side to side? Just wondering. I have the fronts off draining the brake fluid to install the new S/S flex lines.
Was just thinking about them since there off.

RexDodge · 11-28-2012, 07:14 PM

Some would say that you should not just move them side to side. Think of rubbing your skin one way then the other over and over. It will create a blister. That said. I worked for a major tire retailer here in the northwest and handled lots of adjustment issues with suppliers. Never was an issue. The benefit if rotating front to back is you may delay tires wearing out due to the inherent geometry of the steering.
My .02 worth is it won't hurt but it won't help. Clear as mud?

belair427 · 11-28-2012, 07:16 PM

Any tire manufactured after 1984 that is not directional by design (look for rotation arrow to determine if directional) can be rotated in any fashion including side to side.

**Stocker** · 11-28-2012, 07:28 PM

Yup, go ahead and rotate them side-to-side. My tires are all the same size so I always do a full 4-tire rotation, which involves switching sides (rear tires forward, fronts cross to the opposite side rear). Never had any problems at all.

SS Tim · 11-28-2012, 07:29 PM

Unless they are directional tires you can cross rotate the tires. From what I have seen it tends to even up wear but overall tire life is pretty much the same if the alignment and the suspension is stock. Lowered trucks might do better in some cases.

Andy4639 · 11-28-2012, 07:35 PM

Yes I had always been told not to do side to side. I guess I need to see if they are directional. I think they are though. I'll go look and see. Thanks!

11-28-2012, 07:02 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Tire rotation What do you guy's do about rotating your tires when you have 8.5" up front and 10" out back? Can you swap the fronts from side to side? Just wondering. I have the fronts off draining the brake fluid to install the new S/S flex lines. Was just thinking about them since there off. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-28-2012, 07:14 PM	#2
RexDodge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 741	Re: Tire rotation Some would say that you should not just move them side to side. Think of rubbing your skin one way then the other over and over. It will create a blister. That said. I worked for a major tire retailer here in the northwest and handled lots of adjustment issues with suppliers. Never was an issue. The benefit if rotating front to back is you may delay tires wearing out due to the inherent geometry of the steering. My .02 worth is it won't hurt but it won't help. Clear as mud?

11-28-2012, 07:16 PM	#3
belair427 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Topeka KS Posts: 6	Re: Tire rotation Any tire manufactured after 1984 that is not directional by design (look for rotation arrow to determine if directional) can be rotated in any fashion including side to side. __________________ Curt Hogan www.hoganperformance.com www.hoganmuffler.com Photo Bucket link of Projects and past Projects http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...ck%20Projects/ http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l207/Belair427/

11-28-2012, 07:28 PM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,617	Re: Tire rotation Yup, go ahead and rotate them side-to-side. My tires are all the same size so I always do a full 4-tire rotation, which involves switching sides (rear tires forward, fronts cross to the opposite side rear). Never had any problems at all. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-28-2012, 07:29 PM	#5
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Tire rotation Unless they are directional tires you can cross rotate the tires. From what I have seen it tends to even up wear but overall tire life is pretty much the same if the alignment and the suspension is stock. Lowered trucks might do better in some cases. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

11-28-2012, 07:35 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Tire rotation Yes I had always been told not to do side to side. I guess I need to see if they are directional. I think they are though. I'll go look and see. Thanks! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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