should i be swapping the left and right sides every so often? or does it not matter?
rotating tires
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If you run OEM tires (or any other corner specific tire) you cannot rotate them at all.
If you have non-OEM tires then you need to know if they are corner specific, or uni-directional. They are generally marked on the sidewall, but even the tread pattern can be a good clue. If the are uni-directional then the only way to rotate them is to have them pulled of the rims and remounted to retain the same direction of rotation on the opposite side.
When in doubt, check the manufacturer’s web site or ask the dealer from which they per purchased.
Basically, I wouldn't bother regardless. If your alignment is correct then you will get the best performance leaving them alone, even though total tire life will be somewhat shorter as the inside wears faster.
If you have non-OEM tires then you need to know if they are corner specific, or uni-directional. They are generally marked on the sidewall, but even the tread pattern can be a good clue. If the are uni-directional then the only way to rotate them is to have them pulled of the rims and remounted to retain the same direction of rotation on the opposite side.
When in doubt, check the manufacturer’s web site or ask the dealer from which they per purchased.
Basically, I wouldn't bother regardless. If your alignment is correct then you will get the best performance leaving them alone, even though total tire life will be somewhat shorter as the inside wears faster.
it depends on the tire you are running...
- The OEM Yoko A022H (91-01) are corner specific and should not be swapped
- Several aftermarket NSX tires (max-performance) are side-specific. Example -- Toyo T1-S Proxes, Dunlop SP9000
- For non side-specific tires (typically NOT max-performance), you may be able to swap them. Example are my (POS) Pirelli P7000 Supersport.
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Having just said that, I know of folks who've done L/R swaps, even with OEM tires. At moderate tread depths, this MAY be okay, although I'm not sure I'd do this for track shoes.
Note: most high-performance all-weather tread patterns are rotation-specific, so swapping involves de-mounting the tires and switching them over...
- The OEM Yoko A022H (91-01) are corner specific and should not be swapped
- Several aftermarket NSX tires (max-performance) are side-specific. Example -- Toyo T1-S Proxes, Dunlop SP9000
- For non side-specific tires (typically NOT max-performance), you may be able to swap them. Example are my (POS) Pirelli P7000 Supersport.
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Having just said that, I know of folks who've done L/R swaps, even with OEM tires. At moderate tread depths, this MAY be okay, although I'm not sure I'd do this for track shoes.
Note: most high-performance all-weather tread patterns are rotation-specific, so swapping involves de-mounting the tires and switching them over...
Notice the directional arrow as well as the "side facing out" indication. This will help determine if they can be rotated.
I did the L/R swap. Used them on the track too. To tell you the truth, I can't feel no difference.
Ditto on the oem yokos (and by mistake by America's tire)!
Since I did not notice much difference on the track either, after further investigation, I was told that the grooves are primarily for wet driving and do not impact dry surface driving. Treadwear was even after some 5000 miles (now you are wondering if I ever looked at those tires .... yes I did but did not read!)
I swapped them back to correct direction for free with new valve stems and chrome sleeves ......
Ditto for Toyo T1-S Proxes. Mistake of an un-named Acura dealer; my bad for not noticing it.
I had my front L/R tires switched by mistake -- for several thousand miles, including track events, mountain drives, etc. No discernible difference in the DRY, although it DID feel a little less confident in the wet.
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