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thstone · 11-16-2011, 08:44 PM

The negative camber makes the inner portion of the tire wear more than the outside portion. Swapping tires (really flipping them) puts what was the less worn outside portion of the tire on the inside - thus giving you longer wear from one set of tires. After flipping the tire, it is turning in the opposite direction. The tire must be removed from the rim in order to do this.

11-16-2011, 08:44 PM	#11
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	The negative camber makes the inner portion of the tire wear more than the outside portion. Swapping tires (really flipping them) puts what was the less worn outside portion of the tire on the inside - thus giving you longer wear from one set of tires. After flipping the tire, it is turning in the opposite direction. The tire must be removed from the rim in order to do this. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor