Tire rotation at 10,000 mi ?

dahunk007 · 07-12-2006, 10:46 AM

Hi,

I've a 330xi without sport package and it's about 10,000 miles now. I've not done rotation on my tires at all. Do you think it's time now? How often should I do it? and is it ok if I have local tire shops do it for me?

Thanks a lot!

JSpira · 07-12-2006, 10:47 AM

Simple, you don't. Next question...

ChrisPA · 07-12-2006, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JSpira

Simple, you don't. Next question...

For the non-sports models (all 4 tires the same size), is there a reason for not rotating the front & back tires on the same side? Is there something related to them being run flats?

SteveMD · 07-12-2006, 11:15 AM

On an XI the wear should be relatively even (4WD). So no need.

On a RWD (all 4 same size), I would rotate them every 5K myself. I probably would pay no more than $25 for someone to do it.

shimshimhada · 07-12-2006, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveMD

On an XI the wear should be relatively even (4WD). So no need.

On a RWD (all 4 same size), I would rotate them every 5K myself. I probably would pay no more than $25 for someone to do it.

You don't rotate tires on BMWs, regardless of which drivetrain you have. Something to do with wear patterns.

shragon · 07-12-2006, 11:27 AM

^ yep.

dahunk007 · 07-12-2006, 11:27 AM

So how long do runflats last then normally? I mean for a non-aggressive driver.

Thanks for your input.

Asiann · 07-12-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dahunk007

Hi,

I've a 330xi without sport package and it's about 10,000 miles now. I've not done rotation on my tires at all. Do you think it's time now? How often should I do it? and is it ok if I have local tire shops do it for me?

Thanks a lot!

Since the tires are not directional you could rotate from side to side not front to rear and at every 6-8k miles. I don't see any reason not too. If the tires were all the same size you would rotate so going from left to right should not cause any problems unless someone has a better reason than because BMW told me not too. WHY?

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