Do you think rotate tires is good for your car?

Question

So how often actually I have to do it? What are the benefits of it?
I have nissan primera 1991, 13 inches rim diameter

Answer 1

I rotate my tires about every 10,000 miles. I'm sure the recommended schedule is shorter, but I feel like I get good wear and I'm not terribly hard on my tires.

The problem with not rotating is the tire edges (shoulder) wear down on your turning tires and if you simply move them to the back, you land up with tires that have less grip, especially in bad weather, when you want the grip the most. The siping (tiny cuts in the tread) on the shoulder is critically important in traction. Siping lets the tread blocks flex and grab the road surface. Allowing those to wear off affects safety.

The problem with replacing drive tires is if you have front wheel drive. You'll always be replacing your front tires using that theory. Eventually, you're going to have to replace the back tires and that means you've bought an extra set of tires, negating any perceived savings.

If you don't trust a shop to torque your tires correctly, ask them to hand torque (especially if you're paying them) or find another shop. There are plenty of reputable tire shops out there. I always ask for hand torque or I do it myself. A decent torque wrench will run you 25-50 bucks.

Answer 2

It's not worth the time and expense in my opinion. Each time you do it there's a chance the mechanic will bugger up your wheels and not torque your wheel lug nuts down properly. Buy Michelin tires two at a time and put the new set of 2 tires on the drive wheel axle.

Answer 3

Yes, I rotate the front tires to the back/ back tire to the front, it lets all four tires wear evenly.
During cornering & braking all tires are the same, hopelfully minimizing skiding and sliding.

Answer 4

rotating tires makes your tires have a longer usuable life span. It won't do anything to your car. Just make sure you use the proper rotation pattern when rotating tires.