The manual says no rotation allowed. But my lefties are looking pretty bald, so couldn't I just swap them for my rights and have the tire pressure sensors recalibrated?
I'm thinking you'll either have to switch the tires without the rim (hence keeping the pressure sensors on the proper car corners), or you'll have to reprogram the sensors.
But I don't believe it is as simple as just swapping the rim/tire combos.
I remember way back when radials first came out, manufacturers said it was OK to rotate front-to-rear but not side-to-side because the belts took a "set" as they were run and reversing the forces could cause delam. Don't know if that's correct or, if it was then, if it's still the case. I'd stay away from side-to-side switching...and as"allanlaw" suggests, have your settings checked out by a competent set-up shop.
After your experience, I'll be keeping a closer eye on mine.
Good luck...keep us posted.
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I remember way back when radials first came out, manufacturers said it was OK to rotate front-to-rear but not side-to-side because the belts took a "set" as they were run and reversing the forces could cause delam. Don't know if that's correct or, if it was then, if it's still the case. I'd stay away from side-to-side switching...and as"allanlaw" suggests, have your settings checked out by a competent set-up shop.
After your experience, I'll be keeping a closer eye on mine.
Good luck...keep us posted.
Thanks. I'll find a way to check directly with Goodyear to see what they say.
The Lefts have worn much faster than the Rights due to moderate track use. They've seen six track days at Summit and VIR - so no worries there. Though I went with -1.7 degress camber up front and, by looking at the wear pattern, I'm thinking I could have gone farther.
Just break them down and swap the tires on the wheels. If you see a directional arrow on the tire anywhere (I have not seen one yet) then leave them alone and get a new tire. These things are not cheap so I would try the swap first as well. Good luck and let us know. Don
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Just break them down and swap the tires on the wheels. If you see a directional arrow on the tire anywhere (I have not seen one yet) then leave them alone and get a new tire. These things are not cheap so I would try the swap first as well. Good luck and let us know. Don
Don -
I've had the tires off the car a bunch and looked for arrows - couldn't find any. Why do you think I need to "break them down and swap the tires on the wheels"? Are you thinking about the tire pressure sensors, or something else?
Don -
I've had the tires off the car a bunch and looked for arrows - couldn't find any. Why do you think I need to "break them down and swap the tires on the wheels"? Are you thinking about the tire pressure sensors, or something else?
Why mess with the sensor position if you don't have to. Just change the tires. On all of the new Z's I have seen I could not find a direction arrow either. Just thinking of saving time and money. Don
All C6's use symmetrical DIRECTIONAL tires (Run Flats). These cannot be reversed (side-to-side), as the water channels would not function properly. However, I have also seen these reversed at track events on dry pavement to increase tire life, again with no ill effects. They just have to be put back on their correct corner before any wet conditions occur.
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All C6's use symmetrical DIRECTIONAL tires (Run Flats). These cannot be reversed (side-to-side), as the water channels would not function properly. However, I have also seen these reversed at track events on dry pavement to increase tire life, again with no ill effects. They just have to be put back on their correct corner before any wet conditions occur.
IT L GO -
Thanks for the input, but I'm not sure if I'm buying this one. If this were the case, then GY would have to sell Right and Left versions. Also, the tread pattern on each side of my C6Z is identical. The tire only says "This side facing outwards" and there are no arrows as I've seen in a directional tire.
I'm pretty sure I can rotate right/left, though I fired off a note to GY. That being said, if you have specific "unidirectional" data - please let me know and I'll stop asking stupid questions
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Thanks for the input, but I'm not sure if I'm buying this one. If this were the case, then GY would have to sell Right and Left versions. Also, the tread pattern on each side of my C6Z is identical. The tire only says "This side facing outwards" and there are no arrows as I've seen in a directional tire.
I'm pretty sure I can rotate right/left, though I fired off a note to GY. That being said, if you have specific "unidirectional" data - please let me know and I'll stop asking stupid questions
All C6's use symmetrical DIRECTIONAL tires (Run Flats). These cannot be reversed (side-to-side), as the water channels would not function properly. However, I have also seen these reversed at track events on dry pavement to increase tire life, again with no ill effects. They just have to be put back on their correct corner before any wet conditions occur.
Rick,
I was assuming dry track use.? It should work ok. I agree check with GY, but they may just want you to buy a new tire anyway.
I was assuming dry track use.? It should work OK. I agree check with GY, but they may just want you to buy a new tire anyway.
Still doing research. Seems that C6 Corvettes with Z51 or Z06 have symmetrical but non directional tires and regular C6's have symmetrical directional tires. If the Z06 tires do not have arrows marking the direction and only outside inside markings, then they could be moved side to side. I do maintain that the water channels would not function properly. Waiting to see what Goodyear has to say as the final authority.
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