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ARTIE G. · 04-20-2016, 06:54 PM

I do believe that the tires are directional and are designed to rotate in one direction. Flipping it around would change the direction of rotation which could effect traction on a wet road. Even though balancing can be achieved, I think a tire turning in the opposite direction than it was designed to roll is a bigger problem. No one checks for the obvious!

jrhagen · 04-20-2016, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by colingordon

it may be a dumb question to you, but not to others. I have no problem with the question, cause I would rather him have it done right than for him to hurt himself or others.

Oh, and I wouldn't get to cocky cause I am sure you have plenty of questions I would consider a "dumb-ass question" that I could respond to with a "sarcastic response"

Internet trolls...

No, I don't and neither do you.

tomlink · 04-20-2016, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ARTIE G.

I do believe that the tires are directional and are designed to rotate in one direction.

I can't speak for the particular model, but the stock tires on my 2011 LT/RS (Pirelli p-Zero) were not unidirectional. They COULD be swapped left to right. But if you dismount the tires they WILL need to be rebalanced. Balancing accounts for any irregularities in both the tire and and the wheel (together), and can only be done once the tire and wheel together are balanced.

songsj · 04-20-2016, 08:38 PM

I thought some of this was pretty funny and I've had both a V6 and a V8. I was waiting for someone to say that since May1st is just around the corner to make sure they refill it with summer air and not winter air.

jrhagen · 04-20-2016, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by songsj

I thought some of this was pretty funny and I've had both a V6 and a V8. I was waiting for someone to say that since May1st is just around the corner to make sure they refill it with summer air and not winter air.

Actually, you should rotate the summer air from the fronts to the rears and vice versa. And don't forget the check the headlight fluids.

Moto-Mojo · 04-20-2016, 09:16 PM

Who'd a thunk the title of this thread wouldn't turned V6 v V8!

colingordon · 04-21-2016, 10:18 AM

This is why I stopped coming to this forum.

Every question, or thread when someone is trying to recover information they need is just thread jacked with stupid comments and jackass remarks.

Answer the question or don't post, shouldn't be that hard.

Ragnar · 04-21-2016, 10:34 AM

Answer to the question is, I wouldn't! What we have here is, V6 and V8 trolls. I have to admit, trolling can be fun sometimes. Some people, mostly V6'ers, get a little salty if someones pokes at a model. By the way...

MrChrisLS3 · 04-21-2016, 11:27 AM

Assuming the tire is not directional, nor asymmetrical, go ahead have them balance the wheel. Even if they hit the mark exactly, remember the orientation of the tire has changed from side to side, which is also a factor on a radial tire. Not to mention that the incident itself may have caused internal damage to the belts themselves, depending on the construction of the tire. Just too many factors involved to not want to balance it.

Moto-Mojo · 04-21-2016, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by colingordon

This is why I stopped coming to this forum.

Every question, or thread when someone is trying to recover information they need is just thread jacked with stupid comments and jackass remarks.

Answer the question or don't post, shouldn't be that hard.

But apparently, you started coming back.

Soybeanrice · 04-21-2016, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by colingordon

This is why I stopped coming to this forum.

Every question, or thread when someone is trying to recover information they need is just thread jacked with stupid comments and jackass remarks.

Answer the question or don't post, shouldn't be that hard.

This is a forum, not a help desk. Many people have answered, including yourself. Let the people have fun.

Trob85 · 04-21-2016, 01:47 PM

So much butt hurt in this thread.

colingordon · 04-21-2016, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

But apparently, you started coming back.

I stop in every once in awhile to see if you guys have grown the hell up. But every time, I am at dismay with how big of dicks people are on a forum people go to for HELP not insults

maddoggyusa · 04-21-2016, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by colingordon

I stop in every once in awhile to see if you guys have grown the hell up. But every time, I am at dismay with how big of dicks people are on a forum people go to for HELP not insults

sounds like classic case of butthurt

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04-20-2016, 06:54 PM	#29
ARTIE G. Drives: chevrolet 2010 camaro lt/rs Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nutley, New Jersey Posts: 38	I do believe that the tires are directional and are designed to rotate in one direction. Flipping it around would change the direction of rotation which could effect traction on a wet road. Even though balancing can be achieved, I think a tire turning in the opposite direction than it was designed to roll is a bigger problem. No one checks for the obvious!

04-20-2016, 08:38 PM	#32
songsj Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Summit White Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MPLS Posts: 804	I thought some of this was pretty funny and I've had both a V6 and a V8. I was waiting for someone to say that since May1st is just around the corner to make sure they refill it with summer air and not winter air.

04-21-2016, 11:27 AM	#37
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	Assuming the tire is not directional, nor asymmetrical, go ahead have them balance the wheel. Even if they hit the mark exactly, remember the orientation of the tire has changed from side to side, which is also a factor on a radial tire. Not to mention that the incident itself may have caused internal damage to the belts themselves, depending on the construction of the tire. Just too many factors involved to not want to balance it.