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b0b · 06-28-2004, 04:26 PM

can you rotate your tires yourself? how would i do it with tires with directional threads? thanks.

GreenNuggs · 06-28-2004, 04:38 PM

Of course! Why pay someone to remove lug nuts for you? If they truly are unidirectional, just switch the front left/back left and then the front right/back right.
If not, bring the rears to the front on the same side, and switch the ones that were in the front to the opposite side in the back (its in the manual)

timba24 · 06-28-2004, 04:40 PM

um I thought the manual just said to do front to back im pretty sure thats what it says I dont remember anything about switching sides

1hot6 · 06-28-2004, 04:46 PM

i do front to back, cause it makes perfect sense...but i also think that you can flip flop them as well.

DAGMZ6S · 06-28-2004, 04:59 PM

Almost positive that the manual says that the backs go straight up and the fronts go to opposite side in the back. You can do this by jacking up the car in the front with jack stands on both sides and using the rear center jack point to lift the entire back.

b0b · 06-28-2004, 06:58 PM

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Originally posted by DAGMZ6S

* * * * * * Almost positive that the manual says that the backs go straight up and the fronts go to opposite side in the back. *You can do this by jacking up the car in the front with jack stands on both sides and using the rear center jack point to lift the entire back. *

but then the direction of the tread on the 2 rear tires will be going to wrong way...

timba24 · 06-28-2004, 07:30 PM

correct thats why its just front to back

1hot6 · 06-28-2004, 11:12 PM

its the only thing that makes sense to me

GreenNuggs · 06-29-2004, 10:28 AM

The STOCK Michelins are NOT DIRECTIONAL.

If the switch isn't in the manual than I will eat crow. But I'm pretty sure it is. If its not, its because I'm thinking about my previous car. But bOb says his tires are directional so he should just do front to back.

b0b · 06-29-2004, 11:50 AM

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Originally posted by GreenNuggs

* * * * * * The STOCK Michelins are NOT DIRECTIONAL.

If the switch isn't in the manual than I will eat crow. But I'm pretty sure it is. *If its not, its because I'm thinking about my previous car. *But bOb says his tires are directional so he should just do front to back.

thanks.

06-28-2004, 04:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
b0b Track Racer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 388 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	rotating tires can you rotate your tires yourself? how would i do it with tires with directional threads? thanks.

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GreenNuggs Mazda Guru Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dracut, MA Posts: 3,392 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Replying to Topic 'rotating tires' Of course! Why pay someone to remove lug nuts for you? If they truly are unidirectional, just switch the front left/back left and then the front right/back right. If not, bring the rears to the front on the same side, and switch the ones that were in the front to the opposite side in the back (its in the manual) __________________ 2003 Mazda 6s - MTX, 1SE, Moonroof, SAB - Nuggs' 6 Draxas Exhaust, Injen Intake, Eibach Springs, CP-E MAF customizer, Rota Torque 17x8, 235/40ZR17 94Y, 14.933@94.9 "Thats what the internet is for! Slandering others anonymously!"

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timba24 Mazda Guru Join Date: May 2003 Location: LAS VEGAS Posts: 2,115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: rotating tires um I thought the manual just said to do front to back im pretty sure thats what it says I dont remember anything about switching sides __________________ www.rgmobile.com www.rgmobile.com/forums

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1hot6 Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 996 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Replying to Topic 'rotating tires' i do front to back, cause it makes perfect sense...but i also think that you can flip flop them as well. __________________ 2004 Mazda6s 5 Speed Manual Lapis Blue Metallic Current Modifications: Injen CAI, Magnaflow Catback Custom NO Resonator, 8000K HID Kit from Xenondepot, 20% tint, Brakelight Mod, Grounded TB

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DAGMZ6S Track Racer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Merion Station, PA Posts: 743 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: rotating tires Almost positive that the manual says that the backs go straight up and the fronts go to opposite side in the back. You can do this by jacking up the car in the front with jack stands on both sides and using the rear center jack point to lift the entire back. __________________ 2006 Titanium Grey Mazdaspeed 6 - now only mostly stock...

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06-28-2004, 07:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
timba24 Mazda Guru Join Date: May 2003 Location: LAS VEGAS Posts: 2,115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: rotating tires correct thats why its just front to back __________________ www.rgmobile.com www.rgmobile.com/forums

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1hot6 Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 996 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Replying to Topic 'rotating tires' its the only thing that makes sense to me __________________ 2004 Mazda6s 5 Speed Manual Lapis Blue Metallic Current Modifications: Injen CAI, Magnaflow Catback Custom NO Resonator, 8000K HID Kit from Xenondepot, 20% tint, Brakelight Mod, Grounded TB

06-29-2004, 10:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
GreenNuggs Mazda Guru Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dracut, MA Posts: 3,392 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Replying to Topic 'rotating tires' The STOCK Michelins are NOT DIRECTIONAL. If the switch isn't in the manual than I will eat crow. But I'm pretty sure it is. If its not, its because I'm thinking about my previous car. But bOb says his tires are directional so he should just do front to back. __________________ 2003 Mazda 6s - MTX, 1SE, Moonroof, SAB - Nuggs' 6 Draxas Exhaust, Injen Intake, Eibach Springs, CP-E MAF customizer, Rota Torque 17x8, 235/40ZR17 94Y, 14.933@94.9 "Thats what the internet is for! Slandering others anonymously!"