Just like the title states; How do I properly rotate my tires? I'm running 35's now and want all tires to wear evenly.. I made the mistake of not rotating my spare in when I had my 33"in. tires.. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!

 

This is the pattern I use.

 

Yes, rearward cross.

 

Thank you guys.. Will be rotating tomorrow.

 

What if u can't use your spare.. (cracked wheel) Just the same subtract the spare?

 

Rears straight ahead, fronts cross to the rear.

 

Good info.. thanks...

 

I'm using the 5 tire rotation Rearward Cross above. I think it is the best. My goal is every oil change. It's my understanding that the spare goes onto the back right because that tire gets the most torque from the engine, and so then you have the most power going to your best tire.

ROTATING TIPS

• I got my 6 ton jack stands at Harbor Freight for a good price. They usually have coupons if you do a web search. 3 tons is the lowest weight rating you would want to use.
  
• I have 4 stands to rotate them all at once. So the method I use is parking break. Chocks behind the rear wheels that are locked by the parking break. Jack up the front and put the jacks under the axles, then jack up the rear. You can use the differential as a jack point, but you may want to use the axles just to make sure you don't break the silicon seal on the differential cover.
  
• I would loosen the lugs a quarter turn before jacking the Jeep up. The wheels are going to want to rotate if there in the air. I don't have an impact drill. I got a socket adapter for my cordless drill at NAPA and was able to take the lugs off really fast after just a bit of loosening.
  
• 95 ft/lb is the recommended torque. I've read they put them on at 110 at the factory, but you want to be careful about over tightening alloy wheels. You want to put the lugs on in a star pattern a bit at a time. With the Jeep jacked up just get them nice and hand tight (or small ratchet) were there is no slack or wiggle in the tire. Then lower the Jeep. Use a torque wrench with the Jeep on the ground to give the lugs the full torque. It's my understanding that if you fully tighten them while in the air it will be very hard to get the lugs off the next time.
  
• After a 100 miles or so check the torque again.

 

Unnecessary work for a 5 tire rotation. unless you have an automotive lift.