To rotate or not?

weezie77 · 06-24-2011, 05:29 PM

I have 2008 128i with pirellis on it. I've been told it is pointless to rotate these tires (side to side ) since they are different sizes.
Is this true or do I need to keep rotating ?

ptack · 06-25-2011, 09:19 PM

You can't rotate a staggered set of wheels. If you just take the wheels off and mount them on the opposite side you will have the treads going the wrong way. Some people go to a square set up and then they can rotate them.

Gary@TireRack · 06-27-2011, 03:28 PM

The OEM Pirelli's have a symmetrical tread pattern so you can freely rotate them side to side with no issue. Rotating can help prevent irregular wear due to alignment imperfections.

Red Bread · 06-27-2011, 04:02 PM

I've had staggered, directional tires on each of my cars for the last decade or so. I've kept on top of alignment on them and never had an issue with tires wearing unevenly side to side. Front to back, oh yeah! But not side to side.

Boxtyp3 · 06-27-2011, 05:11 PM

Staggered directional setup should not be rotated.

MZWIE · 06-28-2011, 08:05 AM

RTFM. It clearly says not to rotate.

Red Bread · 06-28-2011, 08:51 AM

The last few guys do realize that 128i's without the sports package come with non staggered wheels and tires, right? Even the OE 135i tires can be swapped side to side, since they're non-directional.

ptack · 06-28-2011, 11:06 AM

I don't know why anyone would want to extend the life of the OEM run craps so I didn't think of that.

Red Bread · 06-28-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ptack

I don't know why anyone would want to extend the life of the OEM run craps so I didn't think of that.

Excellent point.

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weezie77 Private 4 Rep 70 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	To rotate or not? I have 2008 128i with pirellis on it. I've been told it is pointless to rotate these tires (side to side ) since they are different sizes. Is this true or do I need to keep rotating ? __________________ Finally here: 2008 128i Crimson Red/Savannah Leather/Sport package/Satellite
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06-25-2011, 09:19 PM	#2
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	You can't rotate a staggered set of wheels. If you just take the wheels off and mount them on the opposite side you will have the treads going the wrong way. Some people go to a square set up and then they can rotate them. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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06-27-2011, 03:28 PM	#3
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	The OEM Pirelli's have a symmetrical tread pattern so you can freely rotate them side to side with no issue. Rotating can help prevent irregular wear due to alignment imperfections. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum. Last edited by Gary@TireRack; 06-28-2011 at 10:00 AM..
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Red Bread Major General 4463 Rep 9,160 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	I've had staggered, directional tires on each of my cars for the last decade or so. I've kept on top of alignment on them and never had an issue with tires wearing unevenly side to side. Front to back, oh yeah! But not side to side.
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Boxtyp3 Major 78 Rep 1,353 Posts Drives: 2015 F32 MG Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 F32 435 [0.00] 2002 E46 cp [0.00] 2010 E82 135i [0.00] 2013 E92 335i [0.00]	Staggered directional setup should not be rotated.
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06-28-2011, 08:05 AM	#6
MZWIE Lieutenant Colonel 388 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GEORGIA iTrader: (0)	RTFM. It clearly says not to rotate.
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06-28-2011, 08:51 AM	#7
Red Bread Major General 4463 Rep 9,160 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	The last few guys do realize that 128i's without the sports package come with non staggered wheels and tires, right? Even the OE 135i tires can be swapped side to side, since they're non-directional.
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06-28-2011, 11:06 AM	#8
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	I don't know why anyone would want to extend the life of the OEM run craps so I didn't think of that. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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