Saving wheel positions when changing to winter setup?

NeoCortex · 10-28-2013, 08:24 AM

This might be a stupid question, but is it important to remember where each wheel was originally located when changing to 4 new wheels for the winter? So they can be mounted in the same locations next year? (530D Xdrive)

45ACP · 10-28-2013, 09:49 AM

It's important for tire rotation purposes to help with even wear and extend lifetime. When it's time to remove seasonal tires, I use a marker to write on the sidewall where they were on the car in order to know how to rotate them next time around.

Nitrous Garage · 10-28-2013, 10:23 AM

x2. Smart idea! Definitely rotate them when the spring starts for optimal tire wear.

NeoCortex · 10-29-2013, 04:21 AM

thanks guys!
How do I rotate them exactly?

FL:1 > FL:3
FR:2 > FR:4
RL:3 > RL:1
RR:4 > RR:2

Or?

45ACP · 10-29-2013, 12:06 PM

From Tirerack.com

More info: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=43

10-28-2013, 08:24 AM	#1
NeoCortex Private 13 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 530xD LCI Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	Saving wheel positions when changing to winter setup? This might be a stupid question, but is it important to remember where each wheel was originally located when changing to 4 new wheels for the winter? So they can be mounted in the same locations next year? (530D Xdrive)
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10-28-2013, 09:49 AM	#2
45ACP Long Live the 1911 46 Rep 643 Posts Drives: Hooptie Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 550i [0.00] 2008 M Coupe (retired) [0.00] 2007 335i (retired) [0.00]	It's important for tire rotation purposes to help with even wear and extend lifetime. When it's time to remove seasonal tires, I use a marker to write on the sidewall where they were on the car in order to know how to rotate them next time around.
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10-28-2013, 10:23 AM	#3
Nitrous Garage Major General 206 Rep 6,811 Posts Drives: E82 135i / E92 328i / E60 550i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pomona, California iTrader: (0)	x2. Smart idea! Definitely rotate them when the spring starts for optimal tire wear.
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10-29-2013, 04:21 AM	#4
NeoCortex Private 13 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 530xD LCI Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	thanks guys! How do I rotate them exactly? FL:1 > FL:3 FR:2 > FR:4 RL:3 > RL:1 RR:4 > RR:2 Or?
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45ACP Long Live the 1911 46 Rep 643 Posts Drives: Hooptie Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 550i [0.00] 2008 M Coupe (retired) [0.00] 2007 335i (retired) [0.00]	From Tirerack.com More info: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=43
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