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: New Wheels Installed - Tire Improperly Rotated


ShadowFox
10-12-2011, 04:15 PM
So I had a set of Envy wheels installed on my R/T today. After installation, I asked the tech how he rotated the tires. He just shrugged, saying he took them all off and put them back on. He said the tread felt great, so its no big deal

After 12k miles on the F1's, one tire had a minor sidewall scratch, so I was able to track it. It went from the front left to the rear right. My finger gauge tells me that the tread depth on it is the same as what is now on the front right.

So basically, the dude swapped sides with the tires, which is fine. Unfortunately, he moved one of the fronts to the rear and neglected to do the other.

I have appointments to go to tomorrow, meaning no time to get it fixed. The car will likely have 100-200 miles on it before I can swap them.

My question, is it worth swapping, or is this as he said "no big deal"?

WyGoSlw
10-12-2011, 04:31 PM
I would have them put back in the correct orientation. That totally sucks they mucked that up for you.

ShadowFox
10-12-2011, 04:37 PM
What strikes me is the lack of care. I noticed it, most wouldnt.

Good thing the wheels look good, the entire transaction has been a pain. Seller thought they had TPMS sensors on them, turned out it was only the valve stem, so now I need those from him or some cash.

Mopar4Bama
10-12-2011, 05:23 PM
When I had the same wheels put on my car the tire company was extra careful with no prompting from me to get all the tires back to their original positions. I just stood there and watched them mark each tire and do it right.

ShadowFox
10-12-2011, 05:44 PM
Yeah Im going to get it fixed Saturday. Have business appointments tomorrow out of state, so there is not much I can do till then. Sucks though.