Tire rotation recommendations
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates. These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. More frequent rotation is permis- sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per- formed.
The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern does not apply to some directional tires that must not be reversed.
Tire Rotation
Directional Tires – If Equipped
For the R/T package with 22” tires & wheels, tire rotation must be performed with consideration of the tire rotation direction. The recommended rotation pattern for direc- tional tires is shown below.
Dual Rear Wheels
The tires used on dual wheel assemblies should be matched for wear to prevent overloading one tire in a set. To check if tires are even, lay a straight edge across all four tires. The straight edge should touch all the tires.
Tire Rotation
Tire Rotation
CAUTION! 3500 Dual Rear Tires have only one approved direc- tion of rotation. This is to accommodate the asym- metrical design (tread pattern) of the On/Off-Road tire and the use of Outline White Letter (OWL) tires.
When replacing a flat, the spare tire may have to be remounted on the rim, or installed at a different location, to maintain the correct placement of the tire on the wheel relative to the tire/wheel position on the truck. For example, if the spare is used to replace an outer rear tire it will have to be re- mounted on the rim so that the wheel is dished inward. That way the tread design of asymmetrical tires and the white writing of the OWL tires will maintain proper position.
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