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xmattyx · 08-27-2013, 10:18 AM

So I took my car into the dealership yesterday for a routine oil change and I asked them to rotate my tires. I was in the waiting room watching the tech work on my car and I realized that he did the oil change but not the tire rotation. The girl at the desk told me my car was ready to go so I asked her why the rotation was not done. She went to the tech and he pointed out that since I have the RS Package that comes with the stock 20s, the tires in the back are bigger than the ones in the front and therefore cannot be rotated lol. Now I came from a 2010 LT without the RS so the wheels were exactly the same size, I had no idea the wheels on the RS models were different. So I apologized to everyone and we all laughed it off.

nyrfan · 08-27-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by xmattyx

So I took my car into the dealership yesterday for a routine oil change and I asked them to rotate my tires. I was in the waiting room watching the tech work on my car and I realized that he did the oil change but not the tire rotation. The girl at the desk told me my car was ready to go so I asked her why the rotation was not done. She went to the tech and he pointed out that since I have the RS Package that comes with the stock 20s, the tires in the back are bigger than the ones in the front and therefore cannot be rotated lol. Now I came from a 2010 LT without the RS so the wheels were exactly the same size, I had no idea the wheels on the RS models were different. So I apologized to everyone and we all laughed it off.

Just be happy the Tech knew NOT to do it. There are many Techs’ out there that would have done it as many are clueless!

FaytalsCamaro · 08-27-2013, 11:11 AM

very true. A few members didnt have techs that were aware of the different tire sizes

nfl46 · 08-27-2013, 11:14 AM

Do you like the Camaro better than the Coupe? A couple months ago, I just could not decide between those two. :( Went with the Camaro though.

JR 1 · 08-27-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Just be happy the Tech knew NOT to do it. There are many Techs’ out there that would have done it as many are clueless!

PalmerGA · 08-27-2013, 11:24 AM

You're not an idiot - your dealership's Tech is. The tires can (and should) be rotated side to side... just not front to back, and it is recommended in the 2013 manual every 7,500 miles. Page 10-63. The factory RS wheels/tires are non-directional. If it were my car, I would go back and insist that they follow the GM recommendation to rotate the tires at the proper intervals.

"If the vehicle has non-directional tires, they should be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑2. Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation is the most important."

nyrfan · 08-27-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dtrimpi87

Say what?

Look in the OP's signatue, he's got a Genesis Coupe. I'm assuming that's what he's talking about.

Lord Ryan · 08-27-2013, 11:37 AM

Had a bubble in the wheel wall of the rear passenger side tire on my Si. Took it to NTB to have it replaced while I was at work. After work went to pick up my car. Paid and picked up the keys. As I'm walking to the car I notice a bubble in my front drivers side tire. My first thought was F I have to replace another tire! Than my brain caught up. They rotated my tires and replaced the wrong one. The clerk said oh shit we threw your tire away. The tech said I wondered why you wanted to replace a perfectly good tire. It got sorted but I will never take the Camaro to NTB.

NH 2012 SS/RS · 08-27-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

You're not an idiot - your dealership's Tech is. The tires can (and should) be rotated side to side... just not front to back, and it is recommended in the 2013 manual every 7,500 miles. Page 10-63. The factory RS wheels/tires are non-directional. If it were my car, I would go back and insist that they follow the GM recommendation to rotate the tires at the proper intervals.

"If the vehicle has non-directional tires, they should be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑2. Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation is the most important."

This is the correct answer......

nyrfan · 08-27-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

You're not an idiot - your dealership's Tech is. The tires can (and should) be rotated side to side... just not front to back, and it is recommended in the 2013 manual every 7,500 miles. Page 10-63. The factory RS wheels/tires are non-directional. If it were my car, I would go back and insist that they follow the GM recommendation to rotate the tires at the proper intervals.

"If the vehicle has non-directional tires, they should be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑2. Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation is the most important."

Good point.

strych9 · 08-27-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

You're not an idiot - your dealership's Tech is. The tires can (and should) be rotated side to side... just not front to back, and it is recommended in the 2013 manual every 7,500 miles. Page 10-63. The factory RS wheels/tires are non-directional. If it were my car, I would go back and insist that they follow the GM recommendation to rotate the tires at the proper intervals.

"If the vehicle has non-directional tires, they should be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑2. Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation is the most important."

This

GMTool · 08-27-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

You're not an idiot - your dealership's Tech is. The tires can (and should) be rotated side to side... just not front to back, and it is recommended in the 2013 manual every 7,500 miles. Page 10-63. The factory RS wheels/tires are non-directional. If it were my car, I would go back and insist that they follow the GM recommendation to rotate the tires at the proper intervals.

"If the vehicle has non-directional tires, they should be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑2. Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation is the most important."

Yes this.
I rotate mine side to side every 8K. Got a relearn tool to reset the tpms. Good oportunity to inspect brakes and such, and clean the tar and gunk off of the inside of the wheels. My stock Pirelli's are wearing very nicely and I think I should get at least 30K or more out of them.

nyrfan · 08-27-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GMTool

Yes this.
I rotate mine side to side every 8K. Got a relearn tool to reset the tpms. Good oportunity to inspect brakes and such, and clean the tar and gunk off of the inside of the wheels. My stock Pirelli's are wearing very nicely and I think I should get at least 30K or more out of them.

Where did you get this?

GMTool · 08-27-2013, 12:32 PM

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Where did you get this?

Ordered it online from some place. I can PM you the place later this evening. Im at work right now and don't remember the name of the place. There is a couple places to get it, the place I order it had a good price, around 60 bucks. It works great.

08-27-2013, 10:18 AM	#1
xmattyx mattyv Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lake Ronkonkoma Posts: 155	Felt like an idiot So I took my car into the dealership yesterday for a routine oil change and I asked them to rotate my tires. I was in the waiting room watching the tech work on my car and I realized that he did the oil change but not the tire rotation. The girl at the desk told me my car was ready to go so I asked her why the rotation was not done. She went to the tech and he pointed out that since I have the RS Package that comes with the stock 20s, the tires in the back are bigger than the ones in the front and therefore cannot be rotated lol. Now I came from a 2010 LT without the RS so the wheels were exactly the same size, I had no idea the wheels on the RS models were different. So I apologized to everyone and we all laughed it off. __________________ 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015 Jeep Compass (sold) 2014 Hyundai Sonata GLS (sold) 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS (sold) 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T (sold) 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT (sold) 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 (sold) 2007 Cadillac CTS (sold) 2005 Chrysler Sebring (sold) 1998 Dodge Avenger (sold) 1992 Mercury Topaz (sold)

08-27-2013, 11:24 AM	#6
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	You're not an idiot - your dealership's Tech is. The tires can (and should) be rotated side to side... just not front to back, and it is recommended in the 2013 manual every 7,500 miles. Page 10-63. The factory RS wheels/tires are non-directional. If it were my car, I would go back and insist that they follow the GM recommendation to rotate the tires at the proper intervals. "If the vehicle has non-directional tires, they should be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑2. Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation is the most important." __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

08-27-2013, 11:37 AM	#8
Lord Ryan Drives: Chevy Prelude RS V4 Hot Pink Ed. Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Avon Lake Posts: 308	Had a bubble in the wheel wall of the rear passenger side tire on my Si. Took it to NTB to have it replaced while I was at work. After work went to pick up my car. Paid and picked up the keys. As I'm walking to the car I notice a bubble in my front drivers side tire. My first thought was F I have to replace another tire! Than my brain caught up. They rotated my tires and replaced the wrong one. The clerk said oh shit we threw your tire away. The tech said I wondered why you wanted to replace a perfectly good tire. It got sorted but I will never take the Camaro to NTB. __________________ Multiple coated Plasti-dipped rims. Double dipped blacked out Bowtie. Quad low quality plastic flat black tail light bezels. Super charged vanilla air freshner. DIY sound system.

08-27-2013, 11:11 AM	#3
FaytalsCamaro Distributor of Liquor Drives: My Wife Crazy Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,697	very true. A few members didnt have techs that were aware of the different tire sizes

08-27-2013, 11:14 AM	#4
nfl46 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 184	Do you like the Camaro better than the Coupe? A couple months ago, I just could not decide between those two. :( Went with the Camaro though.