Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek
Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek
Originally Posted By: tomcat27
the driven wheels are rotated to the same side of the vehicle in order to allow them to relax before switching sides.
OK, so what happens when they are not "relaxed" enough before changing sides?
OK, i think i got it. The drive wheels suffer the worst irregular wear. if they were switched both side-to-side and front-to-rear at the same time, that would be a double maladjustment requiring a new "break in" phase with worse handling. The recommendation is to let them adjust to the front-to-rear difference first, before fitting them with the side-to-side difference.
But, if that's the case why this X-pattern?
I use the X-pattern on our Ford Econoline vans, which, because of their front swing axle-based suspension design, cause severe cupping when not rotated. I wouldn't lose any sleep over it, it's extremely unlikely you've damaged anything (with modern radials).