Tire rotation: Left to right?

old guy · 02-21-2016, 07:02 AM

As we all know we can't rotate front to rear, but how about left to right? Any thoughts?

TcRocket · 02-21-2016, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by old guy

As we all know we can't rotate front to rear, but how about left to right? Any thoughts?

Directional tires..... This will not work

MarkGideon · 02-21-2016, 07:54 AM

Well, you can, but as noted above these are directional tires. To swap L to R will require dismounting, mounting and re-balancing to rotate tires. I dread the thought of just getting my tires replaced when they need it because of the risk of the tire shop scuffing the rims. I wouldn't even consider going through it frequently just to rotate tires.

old guy · 02-21-2016, 10:22 AM

Thank's guys!

TcRocket · 02-21-2016, 10:30 AM

The joys of owning a sports car..

. When my boosted performance turbo kit gets here I'm going to 305/30/19 just hoping I can put the power to the ground with 500whp and 400ish wtq

90 ST · 02-21-2016, 10:35 AM

I would swap my rears left to right mid season, you get much more life out of a set.

TexasChuck · 02-21-2016, 03:57 PM

My tires (OEM) are marked "outside". How important is this?

90 ST · 02-21-2016, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasChuck

My tires (OEM) are marked "outside". How important is this?

Very. You need directional not asymmetrical tires to be able to swap them side to side...but you have to pull them from the wheels and swap them.

TexasChuck · 02-22-2016, 03:18 PM

So are the OEM Bridgestone potenza 050, that are marked "outside" directional or asymmetrical?

kenchan · 02-22-2016, 03:48 PM

asymmetrical

kenchan · 02-22-2016, 03:49 PM

i dont rotate tires on my G or Z.

Wheels3309 · 02-22-2016, 03:57 PM

Nixin · 02-22-2016, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasChuck

My tires (OEM) are marked "outside". How important is this?

It is very important especially if you want to keep the indoor carpets clean!

90 ST · 02-22-2016, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i dont rotate tires on my G or Z.

Why rotate? You don't drive them. lol

kenchan · 02-22-2016, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

Why rotate? You don't drive them. lol

02-21-2016, 07:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 67 Posts: 2,706 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	Tire rotation: Left to right? As we all know we can't rotate front to rear, but how about left to right? Any thoughts?

02-21-2016, 07:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
MarkGideon Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA, SC Posts: 213 Drives: 2012 370Z Base Rep Power: 13	Well, you can, but as noted above these are directional tires. To swap L to R will require dismounting, mounting and re-balancing to rotate tires. I dread the thought of just getting my tires replaced when they need it because of the risk of the tire shop scuffing the rims. I wouldn't even consider going through it frequently just to rotate tires. __________________ 2012 370Z Base Gun Metallic--2015 Altima 2.5SV Gun Metallic--2020 Chevy Silverado RST--1965 Chevy C10 Stepside Shortbed

02-21-2016, 10:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
TcRocket Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Coldwater MI Posts: 165 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 9	The joys of owning a sports car... When my boosted performance turbo kit gets here I'm going to 305/30/19 just hoping I can put the power to the ground with 500whp and 400ish wtq

02-21-2016, 10:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	I would swap my rears left to right mid season, you get much more life out of a set. __________________ Not driving your car to keep it in nice shape, is like not wanting to smash your girlfriend so she stays tight for the next guy.

02-21-2016, 03:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 13	Rt , Lf swap My tires (OEM) are marked "outside". How important is this? 90 ST likes this.

02-21-2016, 10:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 67 Posts: 2,706 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	Thank's guys!

02-22-2016, 03:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 13	Directional? So are the OEM Bridgestone potenza 050, that are marked "outside" directional or asymmetrical?

02-22-2016, 03:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	asymmetrical

02-22-2016, 03:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i dont rotate tires on my G or Z. 90 ST and Ghostvette like this.

02-22-2016, 03:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
Wheels3309 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 301 Drives: 2015 370Z Nismo 7/AT Rep Power: 10	__________________ Daily Driven 2015 370Z NISMO 7AT \| Pearl White \| R2C Black Hex Drop-ins \| HPS Post MAF Tubes \| Top Speed Pro 1 Axle-back Exhaust

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