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The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross”
shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern does
not apply to some directional tires that must not be
reversed.
Tire Rotation (Rearward Cross)
Dual Rear Wheels — If Equipped
The tires used on dual wheel assemblies should be
matched for wear to prevent overloading one tire in a set.
To check if tires are even, lay a straight edge across all
four tires. The straight edge should touch all the tires.
Tire Rotation
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Information
System (TPIS):
The Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) uses
unique sensors in the inner rear wheels to help identify
them from the outer rear wheels, because of this, the
inner and outer wheel locations can’t be switched.
After a tire rotation is completed, as shown, the system
can auto learn the locations of each sensor ID. Auto
learning/localization occurs when the vehicle ignition
status is changed from Off to On and speeds of greater
than 5 mph (8km/h) are obtained and remain over
5 mph (8km/h) for at about a 15 minute period. You
may need to drive for 20 minutes to account slower
speeds and stops.
If the tires are rotated incorrectly, The auto localization
of the TPIS sensors will fail to locate correctly resulting
in incorrect locations for the pressure values displayed
in the instrument cluster.
CAUTION!
3500 Dual Rear Tires may only have one approved
direction of rotation. This is to accommodate the
asymmetrical design (tread pattern) of the
On/Off-Road tire and the use of Outline White
Letter (OWL) tires.
When replacing a flat, the spare tire may have to be
remounted on the rim, or installed at a different loca
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tion, to maintain the correct placement of the tire on
the wheel relative to the tire/wheel position on the
truck. For example, if the spare is used to replace an
outer rear tire it will have to be remounted on the rim
so that the wheel is dished inward. That way the
tread design of asymmetrical tires and the white
writing of the OWL tires will maintain proper position.
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