Hi, i recently purchased 4 BFG'S for my 08 prado. I have done approx 10,000 klms on them and they have been great. Are they due to be rotated soon?. Do i simply rotate front to back or left to right? . I am not using the spare. Cheers.
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Originally posted by winniliss View PostI do the 5 tyre rotation every 5000km. I inspect the tyre and rim for damage and wash it whilst it's off the vehicle. I also clean and inspect around the wheel arches i.e brakes, clips etc.
Winston.2012 GXL White Prado. TJM BUllbar, TJM Winch, TJM Side Steps and Bush Bars, Black Widow Drawers, MSA Fridge Drop Slide, TJM Dual Battery Setup with Optima Battery, TJM Snorkel, Black Widow Roof Rack with Fred's Arm & TJM Awning, GME 3340 UHF, HID Drivivng Lights, TJM full underbody protection, Morosso Oil catch can, MSA Canvas Seat Covers, Kaymar Rear Bar with Dual Wheel Carriers. Cooper STMax tyres on original rims.Scanguage II.
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Bridgestone told me rotations recommended every 8,000Ks for my D697s. Haven't done that many Ks on the yet but am getting close. Don't have a 5th, the spare is still the factory Grandcrap, so will have to do a 4 wheel rotation. I know I really should replace the spare as well so they all match (tread pattern I mean, size is already the same) but wanted to wait till I was happy with these tyres first.
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Originally posted by fido666 View PostBridgestone told me rotations recommended every 8,000Ks for my D697s. Haven't done that many Ks on the yet but am getting close. Don't have a 5th, the spare is still the factory Grandcrap, so will have to do a 4 wheel rotation. I know I really should replace the spare as well so they all match (tread pattern I mean, size is already the same) but wanted to wait till I was happy with these tyres first.
It's a waste of $300 plus for a spare to sit on the back doing nothing except getting affected by UV rays (unless you have a cover of course). You would want to start looking at changing your tyres after 5 to 6 years anyway as tyres (rubber) naturally degrades (ages like the rest of us). This is where blowouts occur. Common symptoms are bulging of the tyre, fine cracks and the tread just peeling off in chunks to name a few. It could also effect your steering. I had tyres on the front of my sedan (which were less than 5 years old) which for some reason developed radial pull. The tyre itself went out of balance even thou it appeared fine. Changing them from side to side highlighted this and the only fix was new tyres.
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I agree, the date of manufacture is rather important. Below is an example of what to look for. This tyre was manufactured in the 12th week of 2004. Most tyre companies warrant their tyres for up to five (5) years. Anything more and your vehicle can be classified as defective.
Technically speaking if you were involved in a motor vehicle accident and it was determined that your tyres were at fault and were past their use by date, you could be liable for everything and your insurance may choose not to cover you.
So a word of advice when buying tyres, check the manufacture date, even on brand new tyres. Anything up to about 6 months would be considered reasonable.Last edited by NPC73; 02-07-2013, 12:47 AM.Noel...
2013 Prado 150 Series (Graphite), 20" Lenso Mags, 275/45/20 GT Radial Champiro 528 Tyres
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Tyre rotation
I have rotated my tyres (all 5 ) every 10000 k's this has worked a dream on all of my last 4 vehicles. I get at least 60000 out of the tyres and have never had any issues with rims etc as they all get checked and tidied up at the same time.
Tyre brands are varied and on different vehicles from WRX to suzuki Baleno hatch and Prado, Patrol etc.
The reason I do the 5 tyres is that it does the spare no good just sitting in the sun as they deteorate (not wear) as much as the other tyres. All tyres have a limited life even doing nothing.
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