i just got new mastercraft steel belted tires, three of the tires' sidewalls are facing the correct direction, ones sidewall in opposite the others (three whitewalled letters showing, one the whitewalls are on the inside).
the tires have been driven about 50 miles, is it safe when i take it back to just turn the one wrong tire the right way? or is there a risk of the steel belts shifting( a big problem)??? and does the tire need to be replaced? anyone who can help with experience or other sources is appreciated.
thanks
2006-07-06 14:54:41 · 5 answers · asked by laughattack911 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Take it back and have it turned around, not on long enough to cause any damage. And how cranked was the tire changer to not notice.
2006-07-06 15:01:44 · answer #1 · answered by yugie29 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO Problem at all crossing Radial Tires now days. Actually the correct rotation pattern is;
move the drive wheels straight and cross the free rolling wheels. All tire manufactures recommend this pattern now .
My point is just have them flip tire over and go on with life...
10 years in upper management with Bridgestone / Firestone and ASE Master Tech 27 years.
2006-07-06 15:26:28 · answer #2 · answered by james121400 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no risk in remounting the tire. Steel belts do not "shift". If they did, no-one could ever rotate tires.
2006-07-06 19:54:29 · answer #3 · answered by d_cider1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i side with your tech's answers. flip tire and chew out tire changer. better check to see if he missed "lug nut day" during training also.
2006-07-06 15:39:13 · answer #4 · answered by RANDM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the thread pattern is directional then i suggests you change the side of the tyre
2006-07-06 15:20:02 · answer #5 · answered by illeger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋