Tire Rotation?
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Tire Rotation?
Since we have different sizes front and rear, is it still a good idea to rotate rears and fronts independently? Unless that isn't possible for our cars?
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Depending on the type of tire you have (depending on whether it is directional or not), you could rotate it side to side. Lots of guys with, for example, RE-11 tires will dismount the wheel and change sides in the front after a track day as one corner (often the drivers side) takes a much bigger beating.
For tires not used on the track, I don't know that it would matter much as you can't rotate front to back.
For tires not used on the track, I don't know that it would matter much as you can't rotate front to back.
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The P Zero's could be moved from right to left without dismounting but it would be pointless for the rears due to the toe settings. The fronts might gain some longevity?
I have no idea about more recent oem tires.
I have no idea about more recent oem tires.
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(a)'12 C63 P/P, LSD, 19" m/spoke,comfort pack. (b)Astra SRI.
Well, obviously you can't rotate like a normal car because of different sizes, front/rear....but you can do two things, & it would depend upon the wear pattern on your tyres whether these would do any good.
Firstly, you can swap your front & rear tyres AND RIMS left to right etc, BUT you can also take the tyres OFF the rims, & then swap the tyres ONLY, left to right, OFF the tyres. Depending upon the wear, the second method may give you a little more flexibility, as your inner edge of your tyre will now be the outer! (keep the tyres facing the same way!)
Cheers, Pickles.
Firstly, you can swap your front & rear tyres AND RIMS left to right etc, BUT you can also take the tyres OFF the rims, & then swap the tyres ONLY, left to right, OFF the tyres. Depending upon the wear, the second method may give you a little more flexibility, as your inner edge of your tyre will now be the outer! (keep the tyres facing the same way!)
Cheers, Pickles.
