lim_ck;851282 said:BMW does not recommend tyre rotation because tyres get "scrubbed in" over time and the car handles better. Rotating them starts the scrubbing process over again and takes time to get the best handling back.
but can do at 8k to 10k km if you using same size for front and back
Jetpilot;851412 said:Bro does that mean if stagger setup should not do rotation left and right?
jinooi;851580 said:Word of caution - do not rotate your tyres too many times as the process of removal and re-installation will 'stretch' the tyre and cause the contact point between tyre and rim to 'loosen'.
Maximum number of times you can remove the tyre from the rim without damaging it is between 3-5 times (for the entire lifespan of the tyre, or about 2 years).
ongkjin;923840 said:Generally don't even bother doing rotation with staggered configuration. Just run the tyres until botak then replace them!
lim_ck said:Not sure if its due to the weight distribution of the car but the front tyres seems to wear out much faster than the rears. On my previous set of rft, the rear tyres were in very good condition when I changed them even though the front ones have worn out in areas. On my current set, the front tyres are also worn out and rear tyre threads still look like new
Hmmm, mine is e reverse... e rear wears out faster than e front :thinking:lim_ck;923900 said:Not sure if its due to the weight distribution of the car but the front tyres seems to wear out much faster than the rears. On my previous set of rft, the rear tyres were in very good condition when I changed them even though the front ones have worn out in areas. On my current set, the front tyres are also worn out and rear tyre threads still look like new
Baby1M;924228 said:Hmmm, mine is e reverse... e rear wears out faster than e front :thinking:
canuck78;924204 said:Rotated my tires once front-back, after that the driving felt really weird for quite some time.
Never bothered to rotate ever since, car went back to the regular planted feel.
ongkjin;924852 said:Exactly why i suggest not to rotate the tyres if staggered configuration! Generally the tyres will wear quite evenly (left and right) if your tyres are balanced.
Front and rear tyre wear will vary in staggered configuration. After all, the car is a rear wheel drive. If front tyres wear faster, that plainly means u drive a lil more aggressive during the corners.. I generally do... especially when i'm up and down genting... =)