Too late to rotate?

[Noconer]

Just picked up used ‘24 2D 7MT Big Bend with 15k miles. Tires are in great shape, but spare has never been used (and has a cover so it’s in good shape).
Is it too late to start a 5-tire rotation? Too much wear on the other 4 vs the spare?

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[Dan-O]

I think 2/32s difference is the recommended max,……..but……

 

[userdude]

Sas or non-Sas? What tires? I'd say get the Goodyears gone if you got 'em.

 

[BigGarnet]

Sas or non-Sas? What tires? I'd say get the Goodyears gone if you got 'em.

That would be a massive waste, they are fine up to 45k.

 

[crenca]

I would do it, rotate the spare in. some will argue that the tread depth difference is enough that you should not, and I get the argument, it's just that the consequences wouldn't concern me that much and the benefit of not wasting it out weigh those concerns.

 

[Noconer]

That would be a massive waste, they are fine up to 45k.

Yeah you’re right about that. The OEM Goodyears on my 22 Wildtrak lasted 85k miles with five tire rotation. I was so pleased that I replaced them with the same model tires and I’m 20k miles into those. I know others don’t like them, but they were/are great for me, and the right price, and last a long time!

The tires in question, on this Big Bend (which I just picked up this week for my wife), are non SAS and I will rotate the spare in.

Appreciate the helpful responses.

 

[BearPatrol]

Yeah you’re right about that. The OEM Goodyears on my 22 Wildtrak lasted 85k miles with five tire rotation. I was so pleased that I replaced them with the same model tires and I’m 20k miles into those. I know others don’t like them, but they were/are great for me, and the right price, and last a long time!

Same & I've wheeled them all over CO with a few trips out to Moab & haven't had any issues. & they've done great in the snow too.

I'd say mark the spare so you know which one it is, rotate it in, & just make sure it stays rotated in a bit longer.

 

[AZ_Liberty]

I am going to go with:

Keep the spare covered, don't rotate it in. Tires are already over 2 years old with only 15k miles on them. Unless you flog it, the tires are going to age out before they wear out, and keeping the spare covered will make it last years longer by avoiding UV damage.

What is the actual date code on the tires?

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