Where to put a new tire in a 5 tire rotation with 16k miles?
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JK Freak
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Where to put a new tire in a 5 tire rotation with 16k miles?
I have a set of KM2s and recently got a flat that can't be fixed so I'm getting a new tire. I've been running the 5 tire rotation for 16,000 miles and am wondering where is the best place to put the brand new tire? Seems like the rear to me but I'm not sure 
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JK Freak
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I know how to do the 5 tire rotation guys, but thanks
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Originally Posted by aermotor
That makes the most sense. Luckily the one that popped was the right rear so I'll just replace it there.
I know how to do the 5 tire rotation guys, but thanks
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JK Freak
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IIRC the front right sees the most 'wear' of all 4 tires, so I would have put it there. Your front tires see more wear than the rears since they are not only pushed straight but also turned which grinds away rubber. Think of turning at a slow speed- you're skidding the tire ever so slightly.
...but that's just tire talk from someone who plays with tires a lot
...but that's just tire talk from someone who plays with tires a lot
5 tire rotation is bad ass. 16k on my KM2s and they look almost new.
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IIRC the front right sees the most 'wear' of all 4 tires, so I would have put it there. Your front tires see more wear than the rears since they are not only pushed straight but also turned which grinds away rubber. Think of turning at a slow speed- you're skidding the tire ever so slightly.
...but that's just tire talk from someone who plays with tires a lot
...but that's just tire talk from someone who plays with tires a lot