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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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As per subject. I have RFTs, and I wonder if you need to rotate them just like you would with regular tires.
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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Yes, you can rotate runflats. As with any tire though, you need to pay attention to any directional or asymmetrical requirements stamped on the tire. (On the sidewall, look for a rotational arrow and/or words like "outside.")
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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Thanks, at what intervals? Same 6-7K miles?
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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I'm not sure of any exact intervals -- you can do it whenever you feel that one pair is wearing faster than the other and you want to keep the wear more evenly spread throughout the life of the tires.

I used to rotate my tires when I changed them over to snow and vice versa. Now, with the rear tires being larger than the fronts, I don't rotate them anymore...
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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I rotate mine around 15,000-mile intervals.
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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I wish I could rotate my tires! The only 'rotation' I'll ever see is when it's time for a new set of tires.
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by xe460' post='308747' date='Jul 10 2006, 06:00 AM
I rotate mine around 15,000-mile intervals.
Wow, my whole set struggled to last 15k!
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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='308780' date='Jul 10 2006, 12:02 AM
Wow, my whole set struggled to last 15k!
LOL... I use highways most of the time for daily commute, so they last longer; normally roate them out at 50k.
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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 10:07 AM
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Roleez -

I was checking out your Gallery Pics and I have to say I really like the WHEELS on your car.

They appear to be Style 124 - which I actually may prefer over the 166s. I really like the way they standoff against the black paint.

...the reason I was nosey is cause I'm shopping for new rims myself.
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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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I don't get you guys; I rotate mine every time that I drive.
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