Space saver spare tyre in Prius and being minus a spare tyre in Prius i-Tech (Australia)

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Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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Yeah the local tire shop does that when I swap out the All-Seasons and the Winters (twice a year).

I wanted even wear between the tires so that I can buy a full set at a time but they insisted on the deep tread tires in the rear (they're almost the same front/rear). I use the seasonal tire change over to rotate the tires for even wear. I think some tire shops take it to the extreme.

I'd rather have 4 evenly worn tires (So that the car reacts predictably) than 2 different wear treads. I understand if you had to buy a new tire due to an irreparable damage, then yes, follow that rule and put that new tire in the back. But if all 4 tires were bought at the same time, I'd rather have them rotated the next time they're mounted.
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That is probably why there is the Gen 4 5k rotation maintenance. Also time to upsell.

#41 Prodigyplace, Jan 21, 2017

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