Rotate warm or cool?

[SumpChump]

Any disadvantage to jacking up a cool car just out of the garage overnight 40F and doing the rotation?

 

[SteveSRT8]

Nope, just have to set the tire pressures correctly if they are staggered. Should be nice with everything cool like brakes and such...

 

[SumpChump]

Great! And I will be sure to do the ol star tightening pattern for even torque.

 

[Kira]

Hello, You're probably out there now rotating.
My suggestion is to take the time to inspect both sides and the entire tread of each tire.
It's the forgotten benefit of rotation.

Also, make sure your spare is good and flat. Kira

 

[berniedd]

Originally Posted By: Kira

Also, make sure your spare is good and flat. Kira


Am I missing something here? A spare tire that's FLAT?

 

[bdcardinal]

Originally Posted By: berniedd
Originally Posted By: Kira

Also, make sure your spare is good and flat. Kira


Am I missing something here? A spare tire that's FLAT?


I think he meant full of air. You would be amazed how many people are driving around with flat spare tires.

 

[supton]

Only disadvantage would be that everything is kinda cool. As fall temps are on us, and winter not far behind, it might be nicer to get things warmed up a bit.

 

[Bgallagher]

Only advantage would be that you're able to get a more accurate PSI on a cold tire. Besides that there is no real advantage.