DEALER PUT TIRES ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE CAR WHEN INSTALLING THE NEW FRONT TIRES? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

z28-conv · 08-08-2017, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Genzl1rev

Get er dun. go back to the dealer and let'm know that you trusted them to do the right job, and it ain't.
1000 miles is kinda of a lot to just notice, but hey...that shouldn't matter.

z28-conv · 08-08-2017, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Reichler

I forgot to clarify; that would only apply to the original F1 tires. All other brands you buy 2 of the same front tire, then simply mount them correctly on the wheels so that the direction is correct. Did you buy F1's as replacements?

These are Goodyears. I know they wear very quickly, but Im happy with them. But I see how other manufactures would not have corner specific tires like the Goodyears to simplify installation.

z28-conv · 08-08-2017, 02:56 PM

Well I contacted the dealer. The best part of this is I belong to a Camaro Club where I live. This dealer is where we have our monthly meetings LOL! They have a very specific guy who does all of the wheels for the Vettes and high end Camaros. I apparently did not have him to service my car that day. I have an appointment tomorrow to rectify the issue. I will see what they think we should do when I get there. I will have them place a note in the computer why the tires were rotated.If something comes up in the future with them they will replace them if that is what it takes. I don't think that will be necessary, but want to be covered JUST IN CASE, LOL! See what happens tomorrow. We actually have our meeting tomorrow too HeHe!

z28-conv · 08-08-2017, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

I'd guess that the rubber compound itself is not uni-directional, it's probably the tread pattern and shape that is designed to be optimal in one direction.

IF that's the case, then running the tire 'backwards' wouldn't ruin the tire, you just wouldn't be getting the optimal traction/grip possible with that tread design.

STUNNAH · 08-08-2017, 11:03 PM

BFG'S ask for front specific...

z28-conv · 08-10-2017, 02:25 PM

Went to dealer yesterday. They switched the tires around and reset the sensors. Also left a couple of notes in the computer as to why. So if anything comes up it is recorded. Thanks everyone for your input

detltu · 08-10-2017, 04:29 PM

Just for clarity the goodyears are directional and asymmetric. That is why they are specific to each side. No easy solution other than removing the tire from the rim and remounting them correctly. Glad you got it taken care of.

HDRDTD · 08-10-2017, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by detltu

Just for clarity the goodyears are directional and asymmetric. That is why they are specific to each side. No easy solution other than removing the tire from the rim and remounting them correctly. Glad you got it taken care of.

The tires are directional, the rims are not. They just might be a different size front to rear.

JB'sZL1 · 08-10-2017, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

The tires are directional, the rims are not. They just might be a different size front to rear.

What he is iterating is that if the two fronts are mounted on the wrong side, because they are directional, you cannot simply exchange the mounted tires. You now have to dismount and mount (and balance) correctly. It has nothing to do with size, or front back: thus, "directional and asymmetric."

CamaroFred · 08-10-2017, 06:45 PM

If they were mounted outside-out then installed on the wrong sides of the car there will be no re-mounting.

JB'sZL1 · 08-10-2017, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFred

If they were mounted outside-out then installed on the wrong sides of the car there will be no re-mounting.

Correct. He'd have to be a real dufus to month them backwards and on the incorrect side.

jrhagen · 08-10-2017, 07:28 PM

Take it back to the dealership and have them swap the wheels side to side, but make sure they rotate the air.

ZO6 Bryan · 08-10-2017, 08:27 PM

08-08-2017, 11:03 PM	#19
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detltu Drives: 1992 Z28 1LE; 2015 Zl1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 866 View My Garage	Just for clarity the goodyears are directional and asymmetric. That is why they are specific to each side. No easy solution other than removing the tire from the rim and remounting them correctly. Glad you got it taken care of. __________________ 1989 Camaro RS convertible- Sold 1999 Camaro SS - Stolen 2x 1991 Camaro Z28- 1991 Camaro Z28 1LE- 1992 Camaro Z28 1LE- 25th anniversary 2015 Camaro ZL1

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08-08-2017, 02:56 PM	#17
z28-conv Drives: '97 z-28 conv. 2013 BRM ZL1 conv. Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 765 View My Garage	Well I contacted the dealer. The best part of this is I belong to a Camaro Club where I live. This dealer is where we have our monthly meetings LOL! They have a very specific guy who does all of the wheels for the Vettes and high end Camaros. I apparently did not have him to service my car that day. I have an appointment tomorrow to rectify the issue. I will see what they think we should do when I get there. I will have them place a note in the computer why the tires were rotated.If something comes up in the future with them they will replace them if that is what it takes. I don't think that will be necessary, but want to be covered JUST IN CASE, LOL! See what happens tomorrow. We actually have our meeting tomorrow too HeHe!

08-10-2017, 02:25 PM	#20
z28-conv Drives: '97 z-28 conv. 2013 BRM ZL1 conv. Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 765 View My Garage	Went to dealer yesterday. They switched the tires around and reset the sensors. Also left a couple of notes in the computer as to why. So if anything comes up it is recorded. Thanks everyone for your input

08-10-2017, 07:28 PM	#26
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Take it back to the dealership and have them swap the wheels side to side, but make sure they rotate the air.