Rotate tires side to side: what good does that do?

Hi-Step'n370Z · 09-14-2010, 09:30 AM

It's been recommended that I rotate my tires side to side. I can't see how that will be of any benefit because the outside of the tire will always be on the outside, no matter what side it's mounted on, and unlike moving them to the opposite side, in a front to rear - rear to front rotation, the tires will basically be in the same position, doing the same job, and wearing exactly the same as before the rotation.

What do you think Guys?

spearfish25 · 09-14-2010, 09:37 AM

Asymmetrical tires can be swapped side for side. Directional tires cannot. The sport package 370 comes with asymmetrical tires, so one may swap left and right side as long as you keep the fronts up front, rears at the rear. Is there value in doing this? Only if you're Zoolander and turn to the right all the time.

m4a1mustang · 09-14-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Asymmetrical tires can be swapped side for side. Directional tires cannot. The sport package 370 comes with asymmetrical tires, so one may swap left and right side as long as you keep the fronts up front, rears at the rear. Is there value in doing this? Only if you're Zoolander and turn to the right all the time.

Awesome movie.

kenchan · 09-14-2010, 09:46 AM

actually on american roads the driver side tires wear faster as we do make more right turns than left. so it would benefit to swap left/right if you're anal about getting the most miles, but you will also probably net road noise while you're at it.

just wear it out without rotation.

corbin09 · 09-14-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

actually on american roads the driver side tires wear faster as we do make more right turns than left. so it would benefit to swap left/right if you're anal about getting the most miles, but you will also probably net road noise while you're at it.

just wear it out without rotation.

Drops clutch lol

Jeffblue · 09-14-2010, 09:52 AM

if you think about it, getting the most miles out of your tires is all about saving money. And considering it COSTS money to have your tires rotated, and simply side to side does almost nothing, seems like its pretty much a wash. any 'money' you'd theoretically save by getting that marginal additional amount of mileage on your tires, you'd waste on having them rotated.

kenchan · 09-14-2010, 09:53 AM

yah, it's like we dont really care about fuel ecomomy while we're motoring our Z's. who cares about saving a few dimes, just have fun.

kenchan · 09-14-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by corbin09

Drops clutch lol

ClemsonWill · 09-14-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

if you think about it, getting the most miles out of your tires is all about saving money. And considering it COSTS money to have your tires rotated, and simply side to side does almost nothing, seems like its pretty much a wash. any 'money' you'd theoretically save by getting that marginal additional amount of mileage on your tires, you'd waste on having them rotated.

Not to mention you are taking on additional risk of having your wheels marked up during the mount and balance.

kenchan · 09-14-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

Not to mention you are taking on additional risk of having your wheels marked up during the mount and balance.

you dont have to remove the tires off the wheels as these are asymetric tires (RE050A). just swap left/right.

SoCal 370Z · 09-14-2010, 10:12 AM

Our factory 19" wheels are easy to handle for mounting and dismounting so if you want to swap side-to-side it is not that much of task. However, there are two camps when it comes to swapping side-to-side: 1) those for it and, 2) those against it. Keeping the tire pressures constant, checking your tires for wear, and keeping your 370Z properly aligned will get the most life out of tires.

Jeffblue · 09-14-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Our factory 19" wheels are easy to handle for mounting and dismounting so if you want to swap side-to-side it is not that much of task. However, there are two camps when it comes to swapping side-to-side: 1) those for it and, 2) those against it. Keeping the tire pressures constant, checking your tires for wear, and keeping your 370Z properly aligned will get the most life out of tires.

+ burnouts and drifting.

SoCal 370Z · 09-14-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

+ burnouts and drifting.

Jeffblue · 09-14-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

...wait... thats not good for your tires?

spearfish25 · 09-14-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

actually on american roads the driver side tires wear faster as we do make more right turns than left.

Huh??? Not sure how that makes any sense at all.

More likely to influence tire wear is an individual driver's daily commute. However, if they take the same route back home, then it essentially evens out.

09-14-2010, 09:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hi-Step'n370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: new york Posts: 425 Drives: '10ZR S/B AT Tour NV Rep Power: 277	Rotate tires side to side: what good does that do? It's been recommended that I rotate my tires side to side. I can't see how that will be of any benefit because the outside of the tire will always be on the outside, no matter what side it's mounted on, and unlike moving them to the opposite side, in a front to rear - rear to front rotation, the tires will basically be in the same position, doing the same job, and wearing exactly the same as before the rotation. What do you think Guys?

09-14-2010, 09:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Asymmetrical tires can be swapped side for side. Directional tires cannot. The sport package 370 comes with asymmetrical tires, so one may swap left and right side as long as you keep the fronts up front, rears at the rear. Is there value in doing this? Only if you're Zoolander and turn to the right all the time. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

09-14-2010, 10:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Our factory 19" wheels are easy to handle for mounting and dismounting so if you want to swap side-to-side it is not that much of task. However, there are two camps when it comes to swapping side-to-side: 1) those for it and, 2) those against it. Keeping the tire pressures constant, checking your tires for wear, and keeping your 370Z properly aligned will get the most life out of tires. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	actually on american roads the driver side tires wear faster as we do make more right turns than left. so it would benefit to swap left/right if you're anal about getting the most miles, but you will also probably net road noise while you're at it. just wear it out without rotation.

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	if you think about it, getting the most miles out of your tires is all about saving money. And considering it COSTS money to have your tires rotated, and simply side to side does almost nothing, seems like its pretty much a wash. any 'money' you'd theoretically save by getting that marginal additional amount of mileage on your tires, you'd waste on having them rotated.

09-14-2010, 09:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, it's like we dont really care about fuel ecomomy while we're motoring our Z's. who cares about saving a few dimes, just have fun.