Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
The contrary theory holds that many tire issues appear in for first few hundred miles of use so it's better to keep the "proven performer" on the front.
Yep, my last blowout was 75 miles from new with the tire
Another reason not to rotate is if one chooses to mount say 25mm tires on the rear, and 23mm tires on the front.
My last Grand Prix 4-Seasons tire wore down quickly.
If I ever choose to ride those again, they'll spend most of their time on the front, and the rear will get a longer wearing Gator Hardshell or similar tire.