Tire Rotation With Spare

…the spare until the next tire rotation. * On front-wheel drive cars with full-size matching spare, rotate the tires in a forward cross pattern (Figure F) * On rear-wheel or four-wheel drive cars with full-size matching spare, rotate the tires in a rearward cross pattern (Figure G) Five tire rotation…

…(if rotating four tires would result in 40,000 miles of service, including the full-size matching wheel and spare tire into the rotation pattern would result in 50,000 mile replacement intervals). The NHTSA tire aging field study also indicated a strong correlation of the speed rating with tire…

…to a Friend Tire Tech: Spare Tire Use If you ever visit an auto museum, you'll see most antique cars were equipped with two or more spare tires. Fortunately today's roads and improved tire durability have reduced that necessity, allowing our vehicles to be equipped with a single spare or none at…

…the same tire and wheel combination as its spare, they should be included in the vehicle's tire rotations beginning with the first one. This will allow the owner to secure the spare tire's value and will prevent it from eventually aging out before ever being used. Adding a fifth tire to the rotation…

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…along with alternate pressures based on load and/or speed). One final note, tire pressure must be checked with a quality air gauge as the inflation pressure cannot be accurately estimated through visual inspection. Related Links * Breaking in Your Tires * Storing Tires * Tire Rotation Instructions

…also use dual tires on their rear axles. By using the same size tires and wheels singly on the steering axle and dualed on the drive axle, the load capacity of the vehicle is increased, all tires can be rotated periodically and the vehicle can be outfitted with a single spare tire and wheel.…

…spare tire to be used with the remaining three tires. If the spare is not integrated into the vehicle's tire rotation pattern, it will not match the tread depth of the four worn tires on the ground when called into service. Additionally, if a single tire is replaced by the full size spare tire,…

…with useful information to help them purchase tires based on their relative treadwear, traction and temperature capabilities. While it is required by law for most passenger car tires sold in the United States, it is not required for deep treaded light truck tires, winter/snow tires, temporary spare…

…buying a full-size matching spare tire and wheel. Going this route essentially creates a set of five tires that will last longer than just four. The spare should be integrated into the vehicle's tire rotation from the beginning, as this will wear out the spare tire before it becomes too old. The…

…a full-size matching spare tire and wheel. Going this route essentially creates a set of five tires that will last longer than just four. The spare should be integrated into the vehicle's tire rotation from the beginning, as this will "wear out" the spare tire before it "ages…

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