Originally Posted by popluhv
I find if I tighten the drive side first, it will loosen the chain when I center the wheel. For me, I have more control over chain tension by tightening the non-drive first. I can use the leverage of the wheel to fine tune it that way. But I wouldn't change your technique if it works for you.
I think you misunderstand. You tilt the wheel till it touches the drive-side chainstay, tighten the drive-side nut, then center the wheel and tighten the non-drive nut.
This is functionally the same as your technique.