My car passed inspection, but....

[debodun]

The front tires have 5/32" tread and the rear 7/32" (legal limit here is 2/32). I bought them at the same time at it wasn't that long ago. I theorize that because my car has FWD, the front tires are wearing faster. Should I have them rotated? The inspecting garage didn't mention it it offer to do it.

 

[jim_slim]

Yes, always rotate your tires they will wear equally.

 

[QuietByNature]

I would rotate the front to rear.
Do they have even wear? If so at least your alignment is good.

 

[That Lady in PA]

My tires get rotated at every oil change.

 

[Been There]

I use synthetic oil, so I have it changed about every 10-12,000 miles and get the tires rotated at the same time. This allows for fairly even wear and prevents tires from cupping.

 

[Aunt Bea]

The value of the car and the cost to rotate the tires are probably about the same.

I wouldn’t spend a nickel on it that wasn’t absolutely necessary to keep it legal.

 

[debodun]

It's only 24 years old!

 

[CallMeKate]

It's only 24 years old!

What are the rules for classic cars in NY?
Vintage license plates can only be registered to a vehicle manufactured more than 25 years before the current calendar year

You gonna be ordering the "oldie plates"?

 

[debodun]

You gonna be ordering the "oldie plates"?

Nah. I've had my current plates so long, they are probably rusted to the car.

 

[CallMeKate]

Nah. I've had my current plates so long, they are probably rusted to the car.

 

[MrPants]

 

[C50]

Yes rotate the tires, keep the best ones on the front since it's front wheel drive.