That was true when radial tires first became popular in the 1970's. Sounds like those techs may need some updated information.

 

Some folks are running unidirectional tread tires on their Jeeps. Most of us aren't.

And, as someone else mentioned, that is also outdated info for radial tires from when they first came out and were not supposed to be reversed. That issue went away decades ago, but some folks never get or trust current info (like "My dad taught me to change oil at 3K miles, so I don't follow the vehicle and oil engineers' recommendation!").

 

IMHO I don't think it really matters as long as the tires are rotated. I rotate mine around the vehicle so I am using the spare. I move the spare to the left rear wheel and go from there going clockwise. I haven't noticed any different wear patterns, or feel any difference on the drive train.

 

Which one??

 

Right one. Ours are rear wheel, 4wd.

 

Thanks for clearing that up for me.

 

Well, thanks again. Rotated them today and after using the pitiful jack my Rubi came with for all of them, I think I need to invest in a better floor jack. That was back-breaking for an old fart like me

 

So why does it need to be different for two vs rear or four wheel drive? Because the only thing I can deduce from comparing both diagrams is that when a tire is moved from an axle which provides the power it goes to a side of the car in which the tire rolls in the same direction as it did. But eventually all rotate diff directions. Puzzled why it matters...

 

I'm getting new tires put on next week. I ordered the Nitto Trail Grapplers in 33's. How often should I rotate these?

 

I personally think the aggresive mud tires should be rotated every 3k. Might be excesive but I seem to get great life out of my tires