Improper Tire Rotation

[Kombat Karl]

Ok get this, I have my tires rotated every time I have my oil changed (3000 Miles). So this past weekend I am doing a detailed cleaning job on my rims When I notice that the tred pattern is going the wrong direction! Last time I was at the dealer for my tuneup/ oilchange the moron rotated my tires like they were normal radials!:mad: They probably have like 2k miles worth of travel on them like that. Will this toatly fubar my tires? Any suggestions on a course of action?

 

[low_psi]

no it did not accelerate the wear, but its a BIG safety issue. it would be very unsafe to drive in the rain with the tires rotating backwards.

i would call your service manager ASAP and alert him about this. no, nothing was hurt or damaged, but its stupid that such a minor thing had to happen, because its a potential hazard.

 

[Kombat Karl]

thanx man! I was really hoping there would be no wear problems I really didn't want to have to plop down another 200 bucks for tires after just having 2 replaced becsuae of nails in the sidewall. Ahh the wonders of owning a new house in an area where there is still construction.

 

[cjstringer]

If you have nail/damage issues, get the road hazard packages. I've had plenty of tires replaced with them. Only $10-15 per tire, and on low profiles, it's worth every penny. Saved me from buying 2 tires already.