> > Hi gang! Well, time to rotate tires and change oil again. My '06 Camry's
> >
> > manual calls for simple front-to-rear tire rotation, keeping the tires on
> >
> > the * same side * of the car. However, my tires are not uni-directional > >
> > tires (there is no arrow displayed on the sidewall), so I was wondering if
> >
> > it would be okay on the Camry LE to rotate its tires front to rear and > >
> > criss-cross the rear tires to the front, so eventually every tire will do
> >
> > service at each of the 4 axles? This would seem to me to provide the most
> >
> > even wear on each of the 4 tires. Anything wrong with my plan? And why > >
> > would the manual instruct owners to rotate tires as if the tires were > >
> > uni-directional, even though the tires are not unidirectional? The > >
> > manual's method keeps tires on the same side of the vehicle forever. > >
> > Thanks very much in advance :-)
>
> Your plan is OK, however, consider who is more likely to know more about
> your car - the people who post here or the people who designed and made your
> car :-)
> --
>
> Ray O
> (correct punctuation to reply)
>
I had the same question on my Avalon with Michelin tires. I emailed Michelin. They said to (for front wheel drive car) move the front tires straight back and to cross the rear tires to the opposite side front. They also suggested a 6000-8000 mile rotation interval unless you see uneven wear.
Tim K