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henarie21 · 09-28-2013, 06:46 PM

So I have about 7,000 miles on my 1LE right now and was thinking.... Since both the front and rear tires are the same size, would it be smart or dumb to swap the front and rear tires since now the fronts have better tread? Has anyone done this? .....and yes I know the tires are directional, meaning the left tires have to stay on the left side and the right stay on the right.

Just curious... flame if you want lol, maybe its a dumb question

FYI, I'M TALKING ABOUT THE STOCK TIRES

Norm Peterson · 09-28-2013, 07:09 PM

Probably dumb if you forget to swap the rear tire onto the front rim and vice-versa first . . . rear tire on rear wheel might not fit up front very well.

Otherwise I don't see any problems.

Norm

Bad@ssCamaro · 09-28-2013, 07:13 PM

I don't see a problem either as long as they are meant for their respective sides. I'd be nervous though about the risk of the rims getting damaged if not done properly. My 2 cents.

henarie21 · 09-28-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Probably dumb if you forget to swap the rear tire onto the front rim and vice-versa first . . . rear tire on rear wheel might not fit up front very well.

Otherwise I don't see any problems.

Norm

yea, i'm just talking about taking the tires off the front rims and putting them on the back rims and vice-versa... no changing of the rims, just the tires

henarie21 · 09-28-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad@ssCamaro

I don't see a problem either as long as they are meant for their respective sides. I'd be nervous though about the risk of the rims getting damaged if not done properly. My 2 cents.

thanks...yea i know what you mean about the risk but I got a buddy who takes super super super super extra extra extra extra extra care when I need tire changes done, he hasn't damaged one wheel yet...(knocks on wood) lol

txgoose · 09-28-2013, 07:27 PM

If they are the same size, why not. But sounds to me like you may just be buying 4 tires shortly instead of 2.

White_SS/RS · 09-28-2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by henarie21

So I have about 7,000 miles on my 1LE right now and was thinking.... Since both the front and rear tires are the same size, would it be smart or dumb to swap the front and rear tires since now the fronts have better tread? Has anyone done this? .....and yes I know the tires are directional, meaning the left tires have to stay on the left side and the right stay on right.

I was thinking the same thing... Seeing that I'm always slipping the rear wheels. It's like, every day I leave work and I'm getting this thing sideways... I hate myself afterward but it's too much fun to quit.

Dropspeed · 09-28-2013, 11:24 PM

I did it to get every last mile out of the tires.

dixonk · 09-29-2013, 12:01 AM

The rears are stretched pretty good. I'm wondering if that will have a negative effect when putting them on the skinnier front wheel.

Dropspeed · 09-29-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dixonk

The rears are stretched pretty good. I'm wondering if that will have a negative effect when putting them on the skinnier front wheel.

After I rotated mine I took it to the road course and abused it as usual. No issue

dixonk · 09-29-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dropspeed

After I rotated mine I took it to the road course and abused it as usual. No issue

Good to know! I will be doing the same thing and only buying 2 tires at a time. I love these tires they are like glue in the corners.

09-28-2013, 06:46 PM	#1
henarie21 Drives: '13 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 39	SWAP FRONT AND REAR TIRE? So I have about 7,000 miles on my 1LE right now and was thinking.... Since both the front and rear tires are the same size, would it be smart or dumb to swap the front and rear tires since now the fronts have better tread? Has anyone done this? .....and yes I know the tires are directional, meaning the left tires have to stay on the left side and the right stay on the right. Just curious... flame if you want lol, maybe its a dumb question FYI, I'M TALKING ABOUT THE STOCK TIRES __________________

09-28-2013, 07:13 PM	#3
Bad@ssCamaro BeckyD Rocks :-) Drives: 2015 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 5,778 View My Garage	I don't see a problem either as long as they are meant for their respective sides. I'd be nervous though about the risk of the rims getting damaged if not done properly. My 2 cents. __________________ 2015 CRT 1SS/1LE RS/Recaro's/NPP/Nav/Rear vision pkg./BA speaker upgrade. Stage 3 BMR cam, ARH 1 7/8 headers, CAI, BMR 1.25 drop springs, JPSS Billet Bushings, Peddars Cradle Bushings...460 whp...so far....SOLD, but not forgotten!

09-28-2013, 11:24 PM	#8
Dropspeed 2013 Camaro SS1LECTSVZ28 Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suburbs of Detroit, MI Posts: 2,440	I did it to get every last mile out of the tires. __________________ My 1LE Build/Journal : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351990

09-28-2013, 07:09 PM	#2
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	Probably dumb if you forget to swap the rear tire onto the front rim and vice-versa first . . . rear tire on rear wheel might not fit up front very well. Otherwise I don't see any problems. Norm

09-28-2013, 07:27 PM	#6
txgoose Drives: 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 66	If they are the same size, why not. But sounds to me like you may just be buying 4 tires shortly instead of 2.

09-29-2013, 12:01 AM	#9
dixonk Drives: 2011 Audi Q7 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,084	The rears are stretched pretty good. I'm wondering if that will have a negative effect when putting them on the skinnier front wheel.