Can't rotate directional staggered tires!

[Losinglouie]

I have now purchased some nice staggered 19x9 fronts and 19x10 rear wheels with the Diamaris on them. This is an upgrade to my stock 17's.

I understand they are directional. Due to the staggered fit, I can't rotate from front to back as allowed on directional tires. So, this set up will never be rotated. Does anyone have experience with a "no rotation" strategy? Thanks in advance, L.L.

[bluetwo]

all you can do is make sure they are balanced, inflated properly, aligned, and that you check the condition of the tires often.

[C_Dogg]

Originally Posted by bluetwo

all you can do is make sure they are balanced, inflated properly, aligned, and that you check the condition of the tires often.

Yep, I agree. I have the same problem with my wife's Corvette. (directional and different size front and back)! Just take good care of them and hope that they wear out at least two at a time, that way at least they will be balanced side to side!

[Antiburn]

You rotate the fronts to the backs and visa versa.

Left side with left, right side with right. Simple as that

[bluetwo]

Originally Posted by Antiburn

You rotate the fronts to the backs and visa versa.

Left side with left, right side with right. Simple as that

this is only true if the front and rear tires are NOT staggered (ie, different sizes f/r). for instance, a civic with directional tires can be rotated in this manner because the front and rear tires are the same size. mr2's (such as mine), corvettes (c_dogg's wife), s2000's, rx7's, and other cars that have different front and rear tire sizes can NOT be rotated in this manner if using directional tires. they CAN be rotated left-right only if the tires are non-directional.

[Antiburn]

Ohh my bad I didnt see the stagared part. But like everyone else said they cant be rotated, next time just dont buy directional tires. It makes it alot easyer.

[89blazer]

There is a way to rotate directionals as long as they are not asymmetrical. You have to have the tire store dismount them and you swap left to right.