Tire Rotation

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microELVIS
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Tire Rotation

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Hey guys, something mentioned in the filter thread made me remember something. What is the recommended tire rotation milage? Want my tires to last as long as possible so just thought id get some opinions. ....thanks
'03 neptune vibe (first new car)86 GN, 12.96 @ 104 17psi
Triton
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Re: Tire Rotation (microELVIS)

Post by Triton »

I have been rotating tires on my vehicles every other oil change (conventional motor oil) or every 6,000 to 8,000 miles. I am not going to be able to use the oil change reference very much longer because I am going to switch to a semi or full synthetic motor oil. But the mileage is what I would go by. You can also call a tire chain store like Belle Tire or Discount Tire and they can let you know what they recommend for tire rotations as well.
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ColonelPanic
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Re: Tire Rotation (microELVIS)

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The manual calls for rotations every 6,000 miles for the short trip schedule, and 7,500 for the long trip/highway maintenance schedule.Mine will be rotated every 6,000 to get as much life out of the tires that I can. Plus, as a thank-you gift, the dealer threw in free rotations for as long as I own the car. So like Salsa said, every other oil change they'll be rotated.
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