180’ tire rotation (auto)

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10-04-2005, 01:27 PM
Meconium

180’ tire rotation (auto)

My awd eats the outside of the tire quicker then the rest (yes I rotate regularly). I’ve been advised not to have the tire removed from the rim and swap inside to outside.

I’d say the tires are about 75% with the outside at about 30%. Just thinking I would get better winter traction with more meat on he outside portion of the tire.

My skeptic opinion is that tire companies just want to sell you new tiers and alleviate any liability.

I’ve had this done on a an old runabout truck with BFG ATs with no problem but tire stores won't do it nowadays with my newer vehicle

Any insight?
10-04-2005, 01:29 PM
Free Range Lobster

maybe you should have that toe-out fixed?
10-04-2005, 01:38 PM
Meconium

It’s a van and notorious for this problem, my number might be a bit exaggerated but it happens on all prev to some extent. Yes an alignment would be smart but wont regenerate the rubber.
10-04-2005, 01:45 PM
Meathelmet

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meconium

I’ve been advised not to have the tire removed from the rim and swap inside to outside.

I’ve had this done on a an old runabout truck with BFG ATs with no problem but tire stores won't do it nowadays with my newer vehicle

Any insight?

???

Weird.

I used to do that with my jeep (i had nokias and bfg´s and didnt want to spend extra 1200€ for extra rims) for 3 years, and nobody said anything.

I can understand if you swap rims a lot of times, that the sidewalls could get weaker or something?
But just changing places??!!
That sound quite a "american" thing where people fear lawsuits or are just greedy and want to sell more tyres.

And yeah, get the alignment fixed, it is cheap anyway.
10-04-2005, 07:05 PM
BobMc

Bring it to me to get an alignment, I'll give you a $10.00 off coupon.

Advanced Service Automotive, 4485 W 3500 S.

BobMc
10-04-2005, 07:08 PM
Snow Dog

Why would they care? MH is right -- excessive rim swapping is hard on the tire bead but you're not doing that. Try a different shop.

And get an alignment.
10-04-2005, 07:21 PM
Meconium

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobMc

Bring it to me to get an alignment, I'll give you a $10.00 off coupon.

Advanced Service Automotive, 4485 W 3500 S.

BobMc

thanks! :cool:

I assume the tires should be flip flopped first? Alignment is done from the tire not the hub, no?
Also, will you remount the tires?