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Originally Posted by GravelMN
...I know some people will rotate tires like this, but I don't do it for several reasons

1) The front tire is the most critical for stopping and turning
2) A front tire blow out is more dangerous than a rear tire blow out
3) The front tire is the first to encounter any obstacle or debris
4) If I'm in a hard corner and wash out, I'd rather the back tire slide first rather than the front for a more controllable low side wipeout...
You make some very valid points. I will definitely take this into consideration moving forward. Safety concerns should always take priority over saving a little money by extending the life of a worn tire. Thanks again.
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