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Old 07-26-2011, 11:21 AM   #9
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I disagree.

My Michelin PS2 tyres indicate that one side faces the outside and 1 faces the inside. If this is true then if I switched the rims, it would make no difference since the same side of the tyre must face the same direction. Outside must face outward no matter what side of the car its on.

If I turned the tire the opposite way, (rotating them), then, while it would wear even, it is against the way Michelin designed them to operate. I am sure they have different compunds on different sides of the tread, as well as different sidewall strengths as well which would be crucial for correct handling.

As a street driver I have never rotated my tyres (on my 987). I always just replace them. They wear slightly inside but not too far from equal. You may need a good alignment.

Other people have done this it seems so correct me if needed. I would guess I have directional tyres and they might not all be the same.
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