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Old 12-20-2015, 01:39 PM   #1
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Just swapping the tires from left to right and vice-versa is what the article is talking about, effectively turning the pattern backwards. But I think Red is suggesting remounting the tires from left to right, which would keep the direction the same. I don't think there should be a problem doing what Red is suggesting. I had a set of Cont DWs (lower S) on my 07 CS and the fronts cupped. The Porsche dealer remounted and swapped them from side to side.

Do you track you Boxster? If not, you must have a funky alignment. I wore the outsides of my PSSs on my CSS, but that was due to 12 DE days. I may go to a track alignment during the summer and a normal alignment during the winter to help the next set of tires I buy in the spring. I was getting ready to do what Red is suggesting with the current fronts, but went 1 too many DEs and chunked the side of my left tire. I currently have my snows on, so don't freak out.
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Old 12-20-2015, 02:42 PM   #2
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[QUOTE=husker boxster;477183]Just swapping the tires from left to right and vice-versa is what the article is talking about, effectively turning the pattern backwards. But I think Red is suggesting remounting the tires from left to right, which would keep the direction the same. I don't think there should be a problem doing what Red is suggesting.

You're correct. My intention was to give him some information so he can make a decision himself, as I would Never recommend to someone going against the tire manufacturer recommendation. Especially in print! That makes JayG's the only "correct" answer.
That said the OP has asymmetric tires which are non directional. They do have different tread/shoulder compounds inside and outside for specific noise/handling requirements. Is the tire life worth the handling difference? That'll be the OP's decision.

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