Anyone tried Rotating their front directional tires? Worth it?

[jjc54]

Anyone had their front directional tires remounted and rotated? Was it worth the cost? Any other thoughts?

 

[racoon]

Anyone had their front directional tires remounted and rotated? Was it worth the cost? Any other thoughts?

As in dismount the tires from the wheels, and then mount each tire on the opposite side, making sure they're still rotating the correct direction?

 

[LongIsland]

This post should answer your question especially posts #11 and #17.

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Thread 'What happens if I swap sides with Directional tires?'

Apr 14, 2023

OK.....My car tires on the front of my 2014 ST Are wearing great.....Got aprox. 25 thousand miles on em. NOW....They are starting to wear on the insides a bit. Looks even.................SO What happens if I simply swap sides with em? TYIA For the Info.

• TONYO
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• Forum: Spyder General Discussion

 

[jjc54]

As in dismount the tires from the wheels, and then mount each tire on the opposite side, making sure they're still rotating the correct direction?

Yes. It cost me $60 to mount and balance the tires when new. I expect to have to pay a similar amount for the mount and balance.

 

[jjc54]

This post should answer your question especially posts #11 and #17.

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Thread 'What happens if I swap sides with Directional tires?'

Apr 14, 2023

OK.....My car tires on the front of my 2014 ST Are wearing great.....Got aprox. 25 thousand miles on em. NOW....They are starting to wear on the insides a bit. Looks even.................SO What happens if I simply swap sides with em? TYIA For the Info.

• TONYO
• Replies: 23
• Forum: Spyder General Discussion

Thanks. Did a search before I started but did not find anything. Maybe I need new glasses.

 

[BajaRon]

If the alignment and balance are good, you shouldn't need to rotate front tires. If they aren't and the tires show noticeable wear patterns, it's probably too late to save them with a rotation anyway.

 

[Gwolf]

Always rotate my tires. I back it out of the shop and rotate them in reverse for about 100 feet, then I put it in 1st and get them started rotating in forward for a while. About a mile of dirt road in 4th gear and it comes to the highway. Then I rotate them faster.

 

[jjc54]

I probably waited too long with this set; just checked my records and I got over 38,000 miles on them.

 

[Mikey]

I probably waited too long with this set; just checked my records and I got over 38,000 miles on them.

Sometimes you just have to cut the cord and walk away! I would say you got the best of them!

 

[BajaRon]

I probably waited too long with this set; just checked my records and I got over 38,000 miles on them.

At 38k, I'd say you've done quite well. I have to assume you're question was generated by uneven tire wear. Either by out of balance or alignment issues. If you want the most joy, get your alignment checked and install a set of good quality car tires. I highly recommend the Vredestein Quatrac.