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Old 02-01-12, 09:38 PM
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Default Rotating asymmetrical staggered tires without dismounting?

Hi guys,

Do you know if it's possible to cross rotate asymmetrical tires? Is it recommended? Any safety issues?

I plan to rotate the rear driver side over to the rear passenger side on my other car.

Thanks alot!
Old 02-02-12, 06:36 AM
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Asymmetrical tires? not directional? That is part of the reason for having them to start, is that you can rotate them from one side of the car to the other side... even if you were to dismount it, you would have to remount it the exact same way...

Directional tires are a whole different story, to get them from one side to the other, you have to dismount them, else they are turning backwards...
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Here's a good link to help understand tread designs:

Tread Pattern - Link

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