Do directional tires need to be rotated? I have 17x8 rims front and 17x9 rear and will be getting new tires this winter. I like the directional tires but with different size rims I will not be able to rotate them without having them removed from the rims.
< Message edited by yellow93lx -- 11/19/2007 6:47:36 AM >
In my educated opinion and based on your circumstances, I would say no. With different sized front and rear directionals, the live where they live. I suppose you could have the tires swapped on the rims from side to side but that sounds like a lot more trouble and expense than the few extra miles you would get would be worth. Proper alignment and tire pressures will pay more dividends. My practical advise is as follows:
Nondirectional tires - rotate whatever pattern makes you happy.
Directional tires the same size - front to rear every X number of miles to keep the wear as even as possible.
Directional tires of different sizes - keep them babies aired up and your alignment in check.
GS
< Message edited by mustangzrx -- 11/19/2007 1:30:01 PM >
Thanks mustangzrx. I figured I was not the first to debate the problem with different size tires and wanted to know if not rotating them will cause balance problems down the road.
Has anyone used Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3? I think they look good and because I only drive the car a few thousand miles a year I think they will last a long time.
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The GS-D3's are very good. Great traction and handling, especially in the wet. You aren't planning on using them in the snow are you?
Haha, god I hope not. = suicide. But if he only drives a few thousand miles a year, I'm assuming its only in the nice weather. Eventually the rears down the center will show wear. And you might find a little feathering, or cupping on the edges of the front tires. Without being able to rotate, this is going to happen, its the price to pay. But excellent tires wet or dry.
Thanks for the replys. Since I have a 4wd Tahoe that only gets driven a few thousand miles a year, it will be my choice if we do happen to get any snow. I will not even drive my mustang in the rain after the last time I got cought in a storm and turned it sideways into on comming traffic, so I will never test the wet or snow traction of the tires. I just like the way the tires look and since I will not have to replace them for a while I fugure I will spend the extra cash to get a nice looking tire. I have a set of draglites that I will put on when I go to the dragstrip so the Goodyears will be just for show. I have just started looking and those are the best looking tires, but if anyone knows of a tire that has a better look then let me know.
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