Tires rotated. Now Noisy

[Lane2018]

When it comes to road noise and aggressive tread patterns it’s always best to keep them on the same side of the vehicle when rotating. I’m sure many will argue otherwise. But in my experience (53years) the tire life is comparable to the cross-cross method and no loud road noise. Provided alignment is kept true.

 

[thatJeepguy]

Once ko2’s get 25 k on them they fall apart noise wise…. No way around it

 

[EricM]

When it comes to road noise and aggressive tread patterns it’s always best to keep them on the same side of the vehicle when rotating. I’m sure many will argue otherwise. But in my experience (53years) the tire life is comparable to the cross-cross method and no loud road noise. Provided alignment is kept true.

It's a LOT easier to do yourself too compared to crossing them.

I always cross them though. Nothing good comes easy.

 

[Bullet Bob]

I was trained as an accident reconstructionist. With that training came a lot of understanding about tires and compounds. The rubber compound on a tire gets harder as it wears. Old tires don't have as much grip as new tires. That's why when you get brand new tires they sound extra quiet for the first few thousand miles. Now, as to why they are louder after rotation?, it could perhaps be two things. First, it could be that there is a big difference in weight from front to rear. You might try airing them down a bit. Second, the front end has adjustments that the rear doesn't have. (Toe and camber) which probably caused some cupping and wear. They'll probably get quieter as they wear back there.