December 10, 2011 06:38PM
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Hi,
I bought a set of wheels and they came with tyres in good condition. The tyres are not directional, but I'm wondering with tyre rotation stuff whether there's anything I need to look for when deciding which wheel goes where? Or does it not matter so I should just chuck 'em on randomly? Thanks, Simon |
December 10, 2011 07:01PM
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December 10, 2011 08:29PM
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Many years ago radial tires were sensitive to being reversed on rotation but that seems to have been cured. I usually mark my tires when I take them off for seasonal changes just so I do not forget where they need to go next to get even wear. On my E-30, I move them from front to back about 5000 mile intervals. That way they wear evenly on the edges.
Bob in Lake Havasu |
December 11, 2011 02:20PM
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December 12, 2011 09:49AM
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December 14, 2011 09:17AM
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I'm wondering why the best go to the rear, usually I use the best in the front so the car goes straight and save the marginal ones for the rear; I burn those off in no time! Cheers, Rick |
December 14, 2011 10:21AM
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There is a good movie on you tube:
[www.youtube.com] (they are speaking Portuguese with Brazilian accent) It is simple: one car, one track, two pairs of tires. When the pilot drives the track with good tires in the rear axle and worse ones in front, no problem. With good tires in the front and bad in the rear, the car oversteer and spins out of control. It's good for a FWD Ford or RWD BMW, or any car. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/14/2011 10:22AM by Jose Pinto. |
December 14, 2011 01:05PM
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December 14, 2011 08:40PM
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Okay, that makes sense. |
December 15, 2011 05:55AM
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I couldn't understand a word they were speaking, but I could tell what they were saying. It's for that very reason that most tire shops in the U.S. will ALWAYS put the least grippy tires on the front. If you ask them to do it the other way, most will refuse. __________ Dave '91 325iX |