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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 01:03 PM
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Default Rotating Tires?

I know it's the most basic thing ever, but i tend to over-think everything.

I have BFG KM2s and i'm going to rotate them.

I'm doing a 4 tire rotation.

Should i go rear left to front left and front left to rear left and then vice versa on the other side

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should i do rear left to front right front right to rear left and then the vice versa of that?

I also have another problem. The caps that screw over the valve to put air into the tires are rusted or seized on or something. I can't unscrew the caps so i can't add air or check tire pressure or anything like that.

Any ideas on how to fix that?

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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by HudsonN
I know it's the most basic thing ever, but i tend to over-think everything.

I have BFG KM2s and i'm going to rotate them.

I'm doing a 4 tire rotation.

Should i go rear left to front left and front left to rear left and then vice versa on the other side

OR

should i do rear left to front right front right to rear left and then the vice versa of that?

I also have another problem. The caps that screw over the valve to put air into the tires are rusted or seized on or something. I can't unscrew the caps so i can't add air or check tire pressure or anything like that.

Any ideas on how to fix that?

http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+rotate+tires+

Grab the valve stem caps with pliers and unscrew them. If still stuck just break them off being sure to not break the valve stem inside.
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+rotate+tires+

Grab the valve stem caps with pliers and unscrew them. If still stuck just break them off being sure to not break the valve stem inside.

I googled it plenty of times. I just wasn't sure if there was a special way to rotate Km2s or something like that.

Tried that didn't work. That's the problem though. They're not the plastic caps. They're metal caps. Bad move, i know, but i have to deal with it now.
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 02:15 PM
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Standard 4 tire cross rotation will be fine for KM2's.

If the caps are corroded on there you may have to get new valve stems put in at a tire shop.
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