Tire rotating wrong direction
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Cruiser
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Tire rotating wrong direction
When dealer replaced my front tire and wheel they mounted the tire rotating against the arrow. I am going to remove the wheel and turn it around. But my question is should I also take off the rotors to keep them on the same side going the same direction or will they conform to the pads on the other side? 16000 miles on front brake and they are still fine. 6000 miles since the tire was installed wrong,
Sorry for the long question and I really appreciate any advice you might have for me.
Sorry for the long question and I really appreciate any advice you might have for me.
Road Master
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From: Virginia
When dealer replaced my front tire and wheel they mounted the tire rotating against the arrow. I am going to remove the wheel and turn it around. But my question is should I also take off the rotors to keep them on the same side going the same direction or will they conform to the pads on the other side? 16000 miles on front brake and they are still fine. 6000 miles since the tire was installed wrong,
Sorry for the long question and I really appreciate any advice you might have for me.
Sorry for the long question and I really appreciate any advice you might have for me.
I just went through a starter problem that they should have been aware of but they were not. They said it wasn't under warranty, until I brought them the official HD Service Bulletin that I downloaded from this forum and gave to them.
Keep them honest. You paid for service, expect service. 6000 miles or not.
Road Captain
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From: Indianapolis, IN
When dealer replaced my front tire and wheel they mounted the tire rotating against the arrow. I am going to remove the wheel and turn it around. But my question is should I also take off the rotors to keep them on the same side going the same direction or will they conform to the pads on the other side? 16000 miles on front brake and they are still fine. 6000 miles since the tire was installed wrong,
Sorry for the long question and I really appreciate any advice you might have for me.
Sorry for the long question and I really appreciate any advice you might have for me.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Virginia
Check with the tire manufacture and see if there were any ill affects with running the tire backwards. Reduced mileage, or if there is a problem in turning a tire around that has been driven 6000 backwards etc.
If there is damage caused by running a tire backwards, demand a replacement. Their screw up not your's.
If there is damage caused by running a tire backwards, demand a replacement. Their screw up not your's.
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From: SW Florida
Agreed! Bring it back to the dealer and have them make it right. They don't put those arrows on there for nothing. Then find another place to have your bike serviced.
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I'm searching for that bulletin with no luck. Care to point me towards it?
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Road Warrior
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bike tires are almost always made to push water AWAY from the center of the tire. If it is run backwards, it will push water INTO the center of the tire causing hydroplaning very easily.
Wheels are also made to run a single way, so flipping the wheel around will cause other problems.
As said, TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER THAT SCREWWED UP!! Demand they fix it right away while you wait and watch them.
Wheels are also made to run a single way, so flipping the wheel around will cause other problems.
As said, TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER THAT SCREWWED UP!! Demand they fix it right away while you wait and watch them.
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Next time:
Check the arrows before you leave the dealership. It's your a** not theirs.
This Time:
6000 miles - I won't change the direction on that tire, it maybe mounted wrong but its now run 6k in the wrong direction. If there has been any damage to the body of the tire, changing direction is not going to make it any safer to run. May even be worse at this point.
Point out the mistake, explain that you just noticed it and make a pro rated deal for a new tire with free mounting/balancing.
It's an honest mistake, I've done s*** a hundred times at work and always at least once managed to do it wrong. I know that's what they get paid for, but honestly who is really 100% perfect. And this is not something you would intenionally do to get a deal on a tire.
If you plan on continued service from that dealer it's best not make enemies out of them. It's better to be know as Mister than A**hole.
Check the arrows before you leave the dealership. It's your a** not theirs.
This Time:
6000 miles - I won't change the direction on that tire, it maybe mounted wrong but its now run 6k in the wrong direction. If there has been any damage to the body of the tire, changing direction is not going to make it any safer to run. May even be worse at this point.
Point out the mistake, explain that you just noticed it and make a pro rated deal for a new tire with free mounting/balancing.
It's an honest mistake, I've done s*** a hundred times at work and always at least once managed to do it wrong. I know that's what they get paid for, but honestly who is really 100% perfect. And this is not something you would intenionally do to get a deal on a tire.
If you plan on continued service from that dealer it's best not make enemies out of them. It's better to be know as Mister than A**hole.