Tire Rotation on 2009 6 - Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum

moyert · 02-13-2009, 08:06 AM

Has anyone done their own tire rotation on their 6 yet? If so, could you give some instructions and pics? I know the owners manual is somewhat helpful, but I'd rather read directions from this forum.
Thanks!

MrTea · 02-13-2009, 10:23 AM

rotation? like taking the wheel off and moving it from front to back vice versa? i'm not sure i'm following what you need a how to for, jacking it up, or taking off the wheel or moving the wheel to a different location.

moyert · 02-13-2009, 10:50 AM

QUOTE (MrTea @ Feb 13 2009, 10:23 AM)

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rotation? like taking the wheel off and moving it from front to back vice versa? i'm not sure i'm following what you need a how to for, jacking it up, or taking off the wheel or moving the wheel to a different location.[/b]

It used to be that simple. But now the 2009's have the Tire Pressure Monitoring Devices. The owner's manual encourages the tires to be rotated at the dealer, but gives some rather criptic directions if an owner wants to attempt it himself/herself.

sylvaing · 02-13-2009, 02:57 PM

QUOTE (musicman @ Feb 13 2009, 10:50 AM)

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It used to be that simple. But now the 2009's have the Tire Pressure Monitoring Devices. The owner's manual encourages the tires to be rotated at the dealer, but gives some rather criptic directions if an owner wants to attempt it himself/herself.[/b]

Since I had pressure sensors installed in my Winter tires, I asked the dealer that same question (well, not exactly the same since yours is tire rotation and mine was tire change), if I had to go to the dealer to have the tires changed. He told me I didn't have to since after a few miles, they'll paired themselves up again.

c-man · 02-14-2009, 02:02 PM

QUOTE (sylvaing @ Feb 13 2009, 11:57 AM)

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Since I had pressure sensors installed in my Winter tires, I asked the dealer that same question (well, not exactly the same since yours is tire rotation and mine was tire change), if I had to go to the dealer to have the tires changed. He told me I didn't have to since after a few miles, they'll paired themselves up again.[/b]

I rotated them 1000k miles ago the old-fashioned way. Front to back. No TPMS issues whatsoever.

maverick555 · 04-30-2009, 01:20 AM

my car never came with tpms...is it possible for me to ask the dealers to install it? if so, how much will it cost?

6er · 04-30-2009, 10:45 PM

QUOTE (maverick555 @ Apr 30 2009, 12:20 AM)

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my car never came with tpms...is it possible for me to ask the dealers to install it? if so, how much will it cost?[/b]

If your in america, it DOES have it....its law

Ernie · 05-24-2009, 06:38 AM

Did mine last month; dealer's advice for TPMS:
Don't bring the tires TOO far away from the vehicle (no issue in my garage)
If you get a TPMS error, drive the car for up to 13 miles - if the light stays on, call the dealer.

-Ernie

w3kallas · 05-29-2009, 03:24 AM

Since the Mazda 6 is front wheel drive, you move the front tires straight back to the rear and cross the rears to the front. Therefore your passenger side rear would now be on your driver's side front, and your driver's side rear would be on your passenger sider front.

Six-wheeler · 06-21-2009, 05:07 PM

No need to worry about TPMs. They'll work in any position on the car, as long as the signal is there.
As for the tires themselves, you should first determine what type of tire you have: directional, uni-directional or non-directional. The latter can be used at any corner on the car. Uni-directional tires are those with a tread that is of two "halvs", i.e. two or more different tread patterns (and compounds through the width of the tread. As long as they are mounted correctly (that is, right side in/out) on the rim, they'll work at any position on the car, right or left. Directional tires should only be rotated front to back on the same side of the car, lest the tire runs "backwards."

Typical uni-directional tire:

Typical directional tire:

Typical non-directional tire:

Directional tires have arrows on their sidewalls indicating the proper direction of forward travel (note that the tread pattern alone is not necessarily an indicator of the direction of travel. Case in point: Bridgestone Potenza 050).

Uni-directional tires have one or both sidewalls marked "outside/inside" or "right/left."

Non-directional tires do not require such markings.

02-13-2009, 10:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
MrTea Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 8,147 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	rotation? like taking the wheel off and moving it from front to back vice versa? i'm not sure i'm following what you need a how to for, jacking it up, or taking off the wheel or moving the wheel to a different location. __________________ '03 Lapis(mostly) 6i...Tranny swap by Gillis Motorsports : MTX-75 5speed tranny, 4.06 gears, Torsen LSD & chromoly axles, Engine build by Gillis Motorsports: 9:1 Supertech Pistons, Crower rods, Supertech valves, springs & retainers, ARP head & main studs, F2 Stage2 Turbo, Custom F2 engine/tranny mounts, 3" Turboback exhaust, Tein Basic Coilovers, Brembo Big Brake Kit and Rotora Rear Rotors, RacingBeat Front & Rear Sways, Seibon OEM hood, VF Engineering rear engine mount, Powdercoated Valvecover, TEIN hood dampers, Some sort of Body Kit from some company usually last dyno 8/23, 10psi...260HP/267TQ Still need: Seat, cage, Gillis suspension...then i'm DONE!!

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Ernie Track Racer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brookfied, CT Posts: 263 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: 0 reviews	Did mine last month; dealer's advice for TPMS: Don't bring the tires TOO far away from the vehicle (no issue in my garage) If you get a TPMS error, drive the car for up to 13 miles - if the light stays on, call the dealer. -Ernie __________________ Car Domain Page with all Mods and upgrades: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3386678 (Not sure why it gets lower ratings than stock and rims-only cars . . . maybe I need a "TYPE R" badge) Personal Page (stereo changeout writeup): http://www.cynicalivy.com/MAZDA6/

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Six-wheeler Track Racer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Posts: 878 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	No need to worry about TPMs. They'll work in any position on the car, as long as the signal is there. As for the tires themselves, you should first determine what type of tire you have: directional, uni-directional or non-directional. The latter can be used at any corner on the car. Uni-directional tires are those with a tread that is of two "halvs", i.e. two or more different tread patterns (and compounds through the width of the tread. As long as they are mounted correctly (that is, right side in/out) on the rim, they'll work at any position on the car, right or left. Directional tires should only be rotated front to back on the same side of the car, lest the tire runs "backwards." Typical uni-directional tire: Typical directional tire: Typical non-directional tire: Directional tires have arrows on their sidewalls indicating the proper direction of forward travel (note that the tread pattern alone is not necessarily an indicator of the direction of travel. Case in point: Bridgestone Potenza 050). Uni-directional tires have one or both sidewalls marked "outside/inside" or "right/left." Non-directional tires do not require such markings. __________________ Shady I drive too fast to worry about cholesterol. My CarDomain corner 2009 JDM Mazda 6 2.5 MTX #1 (Most people are mediocre by choice. I'm not most people.) 2009 JDM Mazda 6 2.5 MTX #2 (A fool and his money - but it's still his money.) 2008 Mazda Miata (Nothing else matters.) 2005 Mazda 6i MTX (V8s are for the small of mind and short of dick.) 2005 Mazda 6i ATX (Sold. Thanks for the memories!) 1987 Mercedes 300E (Sold. They sure don't make'em like they used to.) 1992 GMC Typhoon (Sold for a song. A lost cause.) 2004 GMC Yukon (Sold. Enough said.) 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 GLX-i sedan (Mom's. Don't ask.) 1982 Talbot Alpine (Sold after 23 years. Boy was she a tough MoFo!)

02-13-2009, 08:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
moyert Learners License Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Has anyone done their own tire rotation on their 6 yet? If so, could you give some instructions and pics? I know the owners manual is somewhat helpful, but I'd rather read directions from this forum. Thanks!

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04-30-2009, 01:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
maverick555 Learners License Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	my car never came with tpms...is it possible for me to ask the dealers to install it? if so, how much will it cost?

05-29-2009, 03:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
w3kallas Learners License Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Since the Mazda 6 is front wheel drive, you move the front tires straight back to the rear and cross the rears to the front. Therefore your passenger side rear would now be on your driver's side front, and your driver's side rear would be on your passenger sider front.