Rotation algorithm continues

Thank you for the replies. But, come on, at $200 +\- per tire I want to extend the miles. I’ve done about four years to a set, I’ve run about 5 different sets of 5, and I drive a lot. I’ll dig up the miles but it makes the whole set last better. I think there’s a method! I’ll let you know... thanx anyway! I have 358k on the 02!

 

Let's say you buy a set of tires with a 55,000 mile tread life warranty, and want to use a 5 tire rotation to maximize the lifecycle of all 5 tires. Based on the tread life warranty, your set of 5 should last @ 68,750. I realize all tires will vary in this regard, but what else do we have to go on? Let's round that up to 70,000 because odd numbers suck.

If you rotate every 5,000 miles, your tires should have an equivalent tread depth at 20,000, 40,000, and 60,000 miles, which means you may have to replace 2 or more before the entire set wears out, since they wouldn't have an equivalent tread depth again until 80,000 miles.

If you rotate every 3,500 miles, your tires should have an equivalent tread depth at 14,000, 28,000, 42,000, 56,000, and 70,000 miles when the whole set is due for replacement.

 

Thanx Tuco for the clear explanation and good logic. This form is very helpful and I’m looking forward to using it more!

 

You know that you can keep posting in the original thread you started, right?

What are you hoping to figure out?

Rotate at every oil change, or 5K miles, whichever comes sooner. There's not much else to it.

Having equal tread depth at each tire is less important than having the tires wear evenly, IMO.

 

I’m new here and it’s taken a click or two to get with the program! Tuco S. has the best ideas I think. Trying to get the most out of a 5 tire set is my goal, so correctly, even wear is critical and even thread depth is part of the formula for the quest. Thanx for the thoughts. I’m open to anyone’s ideas and experience. Really glad to have found this forum! Thanx to all.