g2bme

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Good sir, thank you. I shoulda posted pics. Was trying to look for someone that's in my situation that's done the job.

A1cntrler

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FWIW I understood your first post in that you were going to have the dismounted and sides swapped L to R. All 4 wheels will remain in the position they are currently and only the tires will swap from L to R and R to L. No front to rear action was mentioned.

azfsprt

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Cool good to know! Ty gville! I didnt know the bfgoodrich tires can be rotated. Guess im gonna get tgose next when my tires go out

g2bme

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It doesn't matter what brand, as long as they're directional symmetrical.

Gville350

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^Yep! So those of you, like me, that run excessive camber (for whatever reason) you might wanna look into these type of tires going forward so you can get more tire life. Just ensure the design of the tread is the same clear across the surface of the tire. Other examples of popular max summer symmetrical uni-directional tires :

Hancook Evo12s :



Goodyear Eagle F1s :



Michelin Pilot Sport :



Bridgestone Potenza S03 :



Hope these pictures help others understand what the symmetrical tire design is all about. The design has some advantages and disadvantages though; so depending on what you intend on doing, do your research.

kev350

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Dame, just ordered a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport . They are going to install tomorrow at Discount Tires.
They are uni-directional asymmetrical tire

Gville350

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^Yeah, but they're about the BEST road tire money can buy. BUT...because of their design you'll not be able to rotate then. Just ensure your toe is within factory spec to help prolong their useful life.

I've got a set of SSs I'll be installing this summer once my KDWIIs are toast.

FSportIS

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How much tread life do you get out from the following tires with 18inch staggered set up:
1. Hankook V12 (Front: 30k? Rear 20k?)
2. Michelin Super Pilot Sport (30k front and rear?)
3. Continental DWS (50k front and rear?)
4. OEM (30k front and rear?)
5. Dunlop Sport Maxx (20k front and rear?)

I have the OEM one and the rear still have about 5/32 on the rear after 30k miles while the front is like 2/32. I always thought the rear wear faster than the front but mine is different. I'm replacing all 4 now and i'm going with DWS for a good balance of comfort, handling, and tread life.

g2bme

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I think that's a question that may have multiple answers. It all depends on the person driving. if this is a daily driver and not as spirited, the tires can last as long as it's stated by the manufacture. However, if you have someone taking corners like crazy, burning out, and just a heavy foot autocross kinda of person...you don't expect to see the tires last that long.

Hanknook's seem to be the "go to" tires that most guys go for here, it's price point is just right for tires that just work with our vehicles. The next ones up would be the Michelin ... but it get's a little high in price. Searching for a deal would be ur best best on which tires suite you. I luckily came up on some Pirelli P Zero's for less than half the cost new, the whole system. I couldn't say no and so far those have been THE best tires I've ever road on. Quiet, great grip in wet and dry settings, and they've been on the car for about 15K miles with no problem (knock on wood).

Hope the mods might look into this thread and post it as a reference for those looking to rotate tires that have a staggered setup and a directional asymmetrical pattern.