Rotating Tires?

[Adam's Mom]

I was at a tire place yesterday getting a flat fixed, and the guy there told me to get my tires rotated every 6,000 miles because of the VSA. Does anything know anything about this? This is my first all-wheel drive vehicle; I'm clueless. I generally get my tires rotated every 10,000, but am fine with moving the schedule up a bit if necessary.

But could someone explain *why* it's necessary? Thanks!

[1ownerT]

I use the 6000 mi rotation, not because of the AWD or VSA , I find the tires are usually just starting to show directional and cornering wear by that time. If you watch the tread wear closely you will see more outside edge wear on the fronts (from cornering) and slight front to back feathering of the tread blocks. Rotate them before the wear becomes excessive.

[5thgen]

Originally Posted by 1ownerT

I use the 6000 mi rotation, not because of the AWD or VSA , I find the tires are usually just starting to show directional and cornering wear by that time. If you watch the tread wear closely you will see more outside edge wear on the fronts (from cornering) and slight front to back feathering of the tread blocks. Rotate them before the wear becomes excessive.

do you mean to put the front tires in the rear and rear to front? or do we need to take the tire out of the rim and flipping it around?

[drivezki]

Originally Posted by 5thgen

do you mean to put the front tires in the rear and rear to front? or do we need to take the tire out of the rim and flipping it around?

Are you just joking? If not, I suggest you read the section on Wheel Rotation in your manual.

[OSX2000]

Hahaha, no, there is no removal of the tires from the rims necessary for a rotation. Just pull em off the car, and swap the fronts with the rears.

[1ownerT]

I swap the rears straight forward, the fronts cross to the opposite side at the rear. There are multiple patterns that are acceptable. Sites like http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=43 will show them.

[Sandpebble]

If you get the road hazard warantee for your tires, at a tire store that sells the same brand, they will rotate and fix and flats free. The cost is $49.95 at many tire stores. That also gives you free balancing at many tire stores. This is a 5000 mile thing to do for best results. They also will check for nails and cuts as they rotate. If the tires are damaged beyond repair,they replace them at a prorated cost(you only pay for the ware shown) if half then you pay half price for new tire, no charge for mounting and ballancing.This is a great deal as one flat can cost $20 plus if a heat patch is needed. And if you pick a nationwide dealer it's good everywhere they are. Don't forget Honda roadside assistance includes repairs for a period of time on new vehicles. See you manual or call dealer.