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Steven.T Member Since: 08 Nov 2015 Location: Stockton-On-Tees Posts: 219 |
Checked my tyres the other day, noticed the passenger side front and rear are more worn than the drivers side F&R, guessing this is because going round roundabouts and that will wear the left ones down quicker. Question is is it ok to swap the lefts to right, keeping them on the same axle? or will that cause problems? They don't quite need replacing just yet so just trying to drag a bit more life out of them before I replace all 4!
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25th Sep 2017 9:49 pm |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4109 |
It’s okay that swap them round, keeping them on the same axle as long as they don’t have a directional tread pattern. If you don’t know what to look for, check on the sidewalls for an arrow with the words 'direction' or 'rotation' on them. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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26th Sep 2017 6:01 am |
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busboy1303 Member Since: 14 Aug 2017 Location: Stockport Posts: 28 |
I believe it’s part of the service schedule to swap the wheels across the axle.
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26th Sep 2017 5:41 pm |
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Steven.T Member Since: 08 Nov 2015 Location: Stockton-On-Tees Posts: 219 |
I was thinking of getting the tracking and that done, but decided I might aswell wait till I get new tyres. Might try swapping them across the axle then... |
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26th Sep 2017 5:43 pm |
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busboy1303 Member Since: 14 Aug 2017 Location: Stockport Posts: 28 |
If the tyres are on their way out, then yes it makes sense to wait until you’ve replaced them. Some alignment equipment is so sensitive, worn tyres can effect the readings. |
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26th Sep 2017 6:12 pm |
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blacktiger Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: St.Leonards on sea Posts: 564 |
What on earth is the point? And if the fitter is blind and the tyres are directional like the Nokian Weatherproof then it's bloody dangerous. I have no problem swapping front to back. With the FL2 having an 80F/20R drive bias (in normal conditions) the fronts are going to wear quicker. Mine have. So they're going to get swapped for the winter. MY13 Santorini Black SD4 HSE |
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29th Sep 2017 2:32 pm |
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Yorky Bob Member Since: 28 Apr 2015 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4561 |
13. Refit road wheels to opposite sides of the same axle ( Use anti-sieze
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29th Sep 2017 2:53 pm |
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