Do any other manufacturers other than BMW not recommend tire rotation?
Tire rotation The tread wear patterns at the front end differ from those at the rear - the actual patterns will vary according to individual driving conditions. In the interests of safety and maintaining optimal handling characteristics, BMW does not recommend tire rotation.
If a proposed interaxle rotation of tires is based on economic considerations, one should consider whether the costs for the rotation are likely to be recaptured by any increase in the service life of the tires that might be realized. In principle, interaxle rotation must be performed in short intervals, with a maximum of 3,000 miles (5,000 km). Consult your BMW center for more information.
Should you decide to rotate the tires, it is essential to comply with the following: Rotate tires on the same side only, since braking characteristics and road grip could otherwise be adversely affected. Following rotation, the tire inflation pressure should always be corrected. If different tire sizes are mounted on the front and rear axles (refer to page 130), the wheels may not be rotated from one axle to the other.