Bob, you sure about the fronts taking more wear?  I always thought the
primary drive wheels did (i.e. rears).  Anyway, a good rotation pattern for
5 tires on a syncro is:
S to LR, LR to LF, LF to RR, RR to RF, RF to S.  This keeps everything
evened out, and only takes one jack.
tx,
bmc  :)
Ben McCafferty
ben@volkscafe.com

Volks Cafe
1823 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA  95062
831-426-1244
http://volkscafe.com

> From: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Reply-To: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 20:09:15 -0700
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Syncro tire rotation
>
> I'm pretty sure the "spec" is 2mm variance in diameter...pretty close
> tolerance, isn't it! check to be sure the spare is the same size as the
> others. (viscous couplers are only $875)  ;>)
> The most wear will occur in the front tires so put the new tire, if it's
> within that spec tolerance, on the front and rotate a tire off the rear to
> the spare spot. If you'll rotate your tires every 5K for the next couple
> times, this one will likely "catch up", especially if you just take it rf to
> lf a couple times in this process.
>
> Bob Stevens
> '87 Syncro Westy
> http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare
>
>
> We just purchased an '86 syncro. The tires are in excellent shape, but the
> spare has not been part of the rotation. Any advice regarding how much tread
> difference is allowable without causing problems, and if there is a "best"
> spot (front or back) to bring the spare into rotation? Thanks!
> Mike & Holly Wyatt
>
>
>
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