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OBSSEST · 08-23-2011, 10:13 PM

I'm getting my chromed OEM wheels installed tomorrow. The rear tires are getting replaced, but my front are still good around 50% so they are going to be reinstalled.

I've read a few threads suggesting that it might be a good idea to rotate the fronts side to side for longevity. It does look like the outer edge of the front right is slightly more worn than the left side.

I'm wondering if there is any NEGATIVES to rotating the fronts? Obviously, because there is an "outside" to the Pirelli tire they will be going in reverse from what they have been thus far.

cajun2010 · 08-23-2011, 10:19 PM

Dealer told me not to, I'd ask your dealer

USIRON · 08-24-2011, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajun2010

Dealer told me not to, I'd ask your dealer

Dealer wants to sell tires ! I rotate side to side at every oil change, NO side effects detected, 25900 miles so far. Rears will be changed by fall, fronts have over 50 % left. Happy motoring.

Black Lightning · 08-24-2011, 10:37 PM

My dealer said do the side to side every 7,500 miles while it's also in for an oil change. Only done it once so far, but wear is even on all tires. They do the same for the rears.

Li0nel1234 · 08-25-2011, 12:03 AM

Question:
When doing this. Do you have to swap just the tire (remove both front tires from rims then swap) or can you lift the front, and swap both front wheels and call it a day? I don't understand the whole asymmetrical tire tread one directional thing.

Sorry if it's a no0b question.

Wild Bill · 08-25-2011, 11:08 AM

I have 2 sets of tires and rims. The Perellis for about 8 months of the year and Yokohama Prada spec -x All seasons for the winter. I have swapped tires, front to front and back to back 4 times so far and I have never worried about a tire being the right front or the left front as I do not mark them. I have never had an issue. All 8 of my tires are showing better than normal and even wear.

PAUL SS · 08-25-2011, 11:45 AM

If you swap tires and wheels from side to side, what affect does that have on the TPMS? Right side might look like low pressure, but it would really be the left...

Nine Ball · 08-25-2011, 03:43 PM

Any time you swap the wheel locations, you will need to do the TPMS relearn procedure to make sure they are reading the proper location. Check your owner's manual for that procedure.

I don't see the benefit of swapping tires side to side. Not unless you are a NASCAR driver and only take left turns. The front (and rear) tires should be wearing nearly identical if your alignment and air pressures are correct.

BlackIce1066 · 08-25-2011, 07:21 PM

Look up Radial Pull.

The tires normally wear to fit them selves to the car and the road. The natural road crown on the road causes the tire to develope its own wear pattern. If you swap a tire side-to-side, you will create what is known as Radial Pull. Your stearing wheel will be off center a little and it will have an un-natural pull to one side. I wouldn't do it. This is coming from someone that has done alignments for over 20 yrs.

Li0nel1234 · 08-25-2011, 11:25 PM

Thanks for the info guys.

I won't be swapping from left to right.

08-23-2011, 10:13 PM	#1
OBSSEST Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS, Black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 413	Rotating Front Tires Side to Side? I'm getting my chromed OEM wheels installed tomorrow. The rear tires are getting replaced, but my front are still good around 50% so they are going to be reinstalled. I've read a few threads suggesting that it might be a good idea to rotate the fronts side to side for longevity. It does look like the outer edge of the front right is slightly more worn than the left side. I'm wondering if there is any NEGATIVES to rotating the fronts? Obviously, because there is an "outside" to the Pirelli tire they will be going in reverse from what they have been thus far.

08-23-2011, 10:19 PM	#2
cajun2010 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Youngsville, LA Posts: 923	Dealer told me not to, I'd ask your dealer __________________ 2010 1LT/RS Eibachs, Doug Thorleys, Flowmasters, Stillen, hmm a few other things...

08-24-2011, 10:37 PM	#4
Black Lightning Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 618	My dealer said do the side to side every 7,500 miles while it's also in for an oil change. Only done it once so far, but wear is even on all tires. They do the same for the rears. __________________ Red hood spears; Corsa cat-back exhaust; Roto-fab intake; Engine bay black/red theme; Black outs including both bowties, tail lights, tail light bezels, and side lamps; gill stripes; 35% window tints; Side SS badges; Hurst-equipped badge.

08-25-2011, 12:03 AM	#5
Li0nel1234 What should I name my car Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 786 View My Garage	Question: When doing this. Do you have to swap just the tire (remove both front tires from rims then swap) or can you lift the front, and swap both front wheels and call it a day? I don't understand the whole asymmetrical tire tread one directional thing. Sorry if it's a no0b question. __________________ Performance: ARH 2"/"3 headers + ARH 3" HF catback system, SS brake lines, hawk HP+ pads, motul RBF 600 fluid, K&N CAI (w/custom insulation), plug wires, air scoop, Hurst STS, Pedders Track II suspension, 18x10 wheels, 295/45/18 Nitto NT05s Looks: powder coated iom calipers, LED foglights w/ always on harness, custom painted bowties, window tint, smoke tinted tail lights etc, oem gfx w/ custom outlets, painted taillight bezels, all weather trunk mat

08-25-2011, 11:08 AM	#6
Wild Bill Drives: Camaro 2015 RS CRM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 518	I have 2 sets of tires and rims. The Perellis for about 8 months of the year and Yokohama Prada spec -x All seasons for the winter. I have swapped tires, front to front and back to back 4 times so far and I have never worried about a tire being the right front or the left front as I do not mark them. I have never had an issue. All 8 of my tires are showing better than normal and even wear. __________________ IOM 2SS/RS manual 1100 - 4/7/09 3000 - 5/27/09 6000 - 7/17/09 See my Thread in New York Metro Area. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33878 Last edited by Wild Bill; 08-25-2011 at 11:23 AM.

08-25-2011, 11:45 AM	#7
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	If you swap tires and wheels from side to side, what affect does that have on the TPMS? Right side might look like low pressure, but it would really be the left... __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

08-25-2011, 03:43 PM	#8
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	Any time you swap the wheel locations, you will need to do the TPMS relearn procedure to make sure they are reading the proper location. Check your owner's manual for that procedure. I don't see the benefit of swapping tires side to side. Not unless you are a NASCAR driver and only take left turns. The front (and rear) tires should be wearing nearly identical if your alignment and air pressures are correct. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

08-25-2011, 07:21 PM	#9
BlackIce1066 Black Ice Drives: 2SS/RS Black w/ silver ice stripes Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pueblo,Co. Posts: 898	Look up Radial Pull. The tires normally wear to fit them selves to the car and the road. The natural road crown on the road causes the tire to develope its own wear pattern. If you swap a tire side-to-side, you will create what is known as Radial Pull. Your stearing wheel will be off center a little and it will have an un-natural pull to one side. I wouldn't do it. This is coming from someone that has done alignments for over 20 yrs. __________________

08-25-2011, 11:25 PM	#10
Li0nel1234 What should I name my car Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 786 View My Garage	Thanks for the info guys. I won't be swapping from left to right. __________________ Performance: ARH 2"/"3 headers + ARH 3" HF catback system, SS brake lines, hawk HP+ pads, motul RBF 600 fluid, K&N CAI (w/custom insulation), plug wires, air scoop, Hurst STS, Pedders Track II suspension, 18x10 wheels, 295/45/18 Nitto NT05s Looks: powder coated iom calipers, LED foglights w/ always on harness, custom painted bowties, window tint, smoke tinted tail lights etc, oem gfx w/ custom outlets, painted taillight bezels, all weather trunk mat

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