Originally Posted by
rpenmanparker
With good technique, you should never pinch a tube while changing a tire. The security of a new to early new front tire at all time is a significant advantage and is worth the trouble and small pinch risk.
Agreed, but I decided not to take the risk and just replace the rear. Personal choice and it's worked out pretty well for me.
There are time I do rotate tires, though. I switch to GP 4 Seasons for the winter months and rarely wear them out during that time. So when I put them back on the following fall I always put the better tire on the back. But the summer tires, the 4000s? I go through at least two on the rear every year.