X6 Tire Rotation

shanew · 06-21-2012, 04:20 PM

I am driving an X6 ActiveHybrid with a staggered tire setup. The tires are run flat, directional Dunlops. The front tires are starting to show a bit of ware on the outside edges of both tires. I'm thinking about swapping the 2 front tires. Anybody had any experience with this? The dealer wasn't recommending it...indicating that the tires "set in" after driving and swapping them can introduce some rough driving. Anybody have any experience here?
thx
sdw

doug_999 · 06-21-2012, 10:12 PM

BMW does not recommend tire rotation. Worse, you should never swap fronts. Now last but not least (and forgive me if I'm tired and don't get it) - since they are directional, how would you swap fronts?

AndreyATC · 06-22-2012, 01:08 AM

Staggered and rotation = no go
I've owned a few bimmers, but never heard ppl rotate staggered setup
Even if you do it, you would need to re-mount all tires from the rims
Not to mention, car would drive like crap afterwards

doug_999 · 06-22-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AndreyATC

Staggered and rotation = no go
I've owned a few bimmers, but never heard ppl rotate staggered setup
Even if you do it, you would need to re-mount all tires from the rims
Not to mention, car would drive like crap afterwards

I think he is talking about just swapping the fronts. But like I said, they are directional. So (now that I am awake), I think you would have to dismount/remount them to swap them. I should also add that most tires come with a warranty and the uneven wear MIGHT be covered by the tire manufacturer. BMW dealers normally don't know about this - you have to go direct to the tire mfg (that's why we get a separate warranty book for the tires).

shanew · 06-22-2012, 11:04 AM

yes...am talking about swapping the 2 front tires.

they are directional...so would have to remount left on right; right on left...which still maintains directionality. the thinking is...it puts the wear on the inside for each tire and extends life. The only question...will it affect the ride.

good point on the warranty...may have to look into that. Tires only have about 12k miles on them. The dealer claims the wear is normal on the outside like that...but the outside wear is substantially more than the rest of the tire.

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shanew New Member 6 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X6 Active Hybrid Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portland, Oregon USA iTrader: (0)	X6 Tire Rotation I am driving an X6 ActiveHybrid with a staggered tire setup. The tires are run flat, directional Dunlops. The front tires are starting to show a bit of ware on the outside edges of both tires. I'm thinking about swapping the 2 front tires. Anybody had any experience with this? The dealer wasn't recommending it...indicating that the tires "set in" after driving and swapping them can introduce some rough driving. Anybody have any experience here? thx sdw
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doug_999 Brigadier General 2543 Rep 3,968 Posts Drives: 2011 1M/2021 992/2023 X3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	BMW does not recommend tire rotation. Worse, you should never swap fronts. Now last but not least (and forgive me if I'm tired and don't get it) - since they are directional, how would you swap fronts? __________________ 2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio 2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist
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shanew New Member 6 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X6 Active Hybrid Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portland, Oregon USA iTrader: (0)	swapping the fronts... yes...am talking about swapping the 2 front tires. they are directional...so would have to remount left on right; right on left...which still maintains directionality. the thinking is...it puts the wear on the inside for each tire and extends life. The only question...will it affect the ride. good point on the warranty...may have to look into that. Tires only have about 12k miles on them. The dealer claims the wear is normal on the outside like that...but the outside wear is substantially more than the rest of the tire.
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