Tire rotation on E34s

[spyrot1]

BMW owners manual states that you should not rotate the tires on a E34, at least not on the 1995 models...

But I guess you can do whatever you like

[Alpinewhite]

What is the benefit of tire rotation? There should be some solid benefit to go against owners manual. Like changing oil every 3K miles.

Thanks
Arun

[Ross]

There is nothing in the owners manual that states not to rotate tires, unless your car has different size f/r.
It's done to even out tire wear. Fronts experience more cornering loads so wear more to the edges.

[spyrot1]

There is nothing in the owners manual that states not to rotate tires, unless your car has different size f/r.
It's done to even out tire wear. Fronts experience more cornering loads so wear more to the edges.

Actually the owners manual specifically states that you should not rotate the tires due to the nature of the suspension. Whether or not that is a good idea is a different question. But yes BMW in all their infinite knowledge do not want you to rotate the tires on an E34.

I can scan in the precise page if you want...

[Ross]

You're right! I'll be dipped in ****.
"Tire tread wear on the front wheels tends(for design reasons)to be slightly more rapid on the outer shoulders of the tire, whereas on the the rear wheels it is concentrated more on the inner shoulders and the center of the tread. For this rason(sic), the best and most consistant roadholding and grip are obtained if the tires are not interchanged between the front and rear wheels, although overall tire life may then be slightly reduced."
Phukem I'm gonna rotate mine.
Design reasons, phhhht. How about some camber adjustment Fritz?