tire rotation non Valk

[Thespian]

 Got my first front wheel drive rig back in 02, Dodge Stratus. I started thinking about rotating the tires when the front started showing a bit of ware on the edges. Then I remembered a story about the monorail at the Seattle center having just had its tires replaced for the first time, after 40 years in service. See the wheels that push the cars ware out often enough, but the ones that the cars ride on just roll along in nearly a strait line, with very little friction.

 So with all the friction from turning as well as stopping and starting being on the front of the Stratus I decided to leave them in place.

 Ten years later and 75,000 miles, I have replaced the front with a good 70,000 mile tire at about 45,000 and the rear looks like it still has 50%.

 Has anyone gone this route? If so how did it work for you?

[tonyfan70]

Just a little advice for you.

I used sell and install tires, among other things. NO tire manufacturer I know of has any kind of warranty after 6 years, at the most. Even if the tire is unused, if the date of manufacture on the tire sidewall is older than 6 years the maker considers it a junk tire. You are riding on borowed time on 10 year old tires.

A guy pulled into my shop with a motorhome. He needed 6 tires and I told him so. He bought 5 and told me to use the unused, but 6 year old, spare from under the vehicle. I told him what I've told you and he stated, again, to use the spare as a new tire. About a month later, he pulled into my shop. The 6 year old spare had come apart and the flailing tread had ripped all the bodywork off the side of the motorhome. Thousands of dollars worth of damage. His only comment as he purchased a new tire...."I wish I had listened to you".

And I don't mean to sound like a know-it-all. Just trying to look out for your safety.  If you have any doubts about what I'm saying....drop into any reputable tire shop and ask them what they think of any tire over 6 years old.

My boss shouldn't of had us mount that old tire, but I was over ruled.