Why dont you swap them from side to side? Then they would still spin in the correct direction. And how is it easier on your axles??
If I swap them and turn em around they'll be more apt to split. Once they're broken in the way they are I can't turn em around... It's a risk I'm not willing to take. I don't have any spares
And it's easier on my axles because it's a smoother ride... bein directional tires and all. You'd have to see the tread (on my tires at least) to know what I'm talkin about...