How to rotate staggard rim set-up
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this is a funny topic, because everynow and again, I see a w208 CLK430 going down the highway with the factory staggered wheel package mounted "backwards" (larger wheel in the front). Some people dont know about staggered so they rotate! So funny!
I have flipped tires on my older personal cars previously and experienced no issues whatsoever. With the NItto 555, I experience no neg camber wear so I have yet to flip
I have flipped tires on my older personal cars previously and experienced no issues whatsoever. With the NItto 555, I experience no neg camber wear so I have yet to flip
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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
this is a funny topic, because everynow and again, I see a w208 CLK430 going down the highway with the factory staggered wheel package mounted "backwards" (larger wheel in the front). Some people dont know about staggered so they rotate! So funny!
I have flipped tires on my older personal cars previously and experienced no issues whatsoever. With the NItto 555, I experience no neg camber wear so I have yet to flip
I have flipped tires on my older personal cars previously and experienced no issues whatsoever. With the NItto 555, I experience no neg camber wear so I have yet to flip
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Originally Posted by rominl
haha that would be very funny man. maybe the dealership rotated the wheels for him? ![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
I think people take the car to Sears or what have you for service and then demand a rotation! LOL
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Originally Posted by GS300Rich
...I have an alignment done about every 2 months or so and may go to every month when the new wheels and tires get here. Any idea what is causing so much wear when Im not that low to begin with?
NOW, if you've lowered the car or altered the suspension, you probably need and alignment, but just because you go get "an alignment" doesn't mean that it's going to be properly aligned with the new suspension changes. Most likely it won't. Most likely, you've lowered the car out of the range of possible adjustment unless you get some adjustable control arms, etc. AND, the technician will have to know what he's doing, otherwise it STILL won't be right, partially because compensations need to be made for the lowered ride height (can't necessarily just set it to factory specs). Proper alignment is tricky business in 90% of the cases where lowering is involved.
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