Stupid Question

[CX9DRVR]

I have the 20" wheels on my CX9 and was wondering if these wheels are directional, or can any wheel be placed on any corner? I didn't see anything that said they are directional. Reason I ask is because I just bought new tires and they did not put all the wheels back in the same place.

 

[danz75]

It depends on the tires and not the wheels(rims). Check the description on your tires. Directional tires have a rotation arrow displayed on the sidewall and can only be rotated front <-> back. Non-directional can be cross-rotated.

 

[table5511]

I hear you can get good grip if you run your tires backwards.

 

[ceric]

Directional tires are usually better for wet-traction.
Rotating tires front/rear is recommended by many shops even if you
have the non-directional.
The reason is that cracking might show at the bases of tread blocks
due to stressing them both ways when you reverse their rotations.

 

[CX9DRVR]

It depends on the tires and not the wheels(rims). Check the description on your tires. Directional tires have a rotation arrow displayed on the sidewall and can only be rotated front <-> back. Non-directional can be cross-rotated.

No rotation arrow. Thanks for the reply.