rotating tires

mhi

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is there a proper process on rotating tires?
i know its a dumb question but im dumb anyway!
 

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if they are directional tires then just rotate them from front to back if they are any direction tires rotate them diagonal
 


mhi

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sori guys..this thread already exist under "tire rotation"
 

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dont rotate any direction tires diagonally! all steel belted radials should be front to back, as well as uni directionals. i did mine diagonally and it was a bumpoy ride on the highway. did it the right way, nice smooth ride
 


mhi

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my tires are '195 45r16'
im not sure if this tire is uni directional..
 

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Look on the side.. if it says "right-->" or something like that, then they're directional..
 

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I thought the side of the tire that has all the ////////////////////////// marks around the edge is on the outside.
 

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mhi said:
my tires are '195 45r16'
im not sure if this tire is uni directional..
idk i usually just look at the treads? :what: if the treads are similar to a V shape then their most likely unidirectional. not 100% sure tho
 

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Example of a directional tire


On the sidewall it will say <---Rotation

Example of a unidirectional

 

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omg..image does clarify things..... now i know my tires are directional coz its the same as the 1st image
 

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Then you rotate on the same side front to back. You can't go diagonal.
 

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i was supposed to rotate it cross on up front and same side at rear...hmm thanks man...
 


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