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What will happen now that I have a tire rotating in the wrong direction? (m)

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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 03:21 PM
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Default What will happen now that I have a tire rotating in the wrong direction? (m)

Just changed right-front wheel/tire for the full-size spare and I just now realized the unidirectional Dunlop SP8000 (MY00 Sport pkg.) is facing the wrong way. Should I try to fix this ASAP or does it not really matter? TIA guys
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 03:26 PM
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Default Life, as we know it, will cease to exist! ...

Just kidding. 8^)

If you plan to leave it on permanently, have a tire store flip it around on the rim and re-balance. If you are getting the bad tire repaired/replaced, a few days running backwards shouldn't hurt.
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 03:34 PM
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A few days won't hurt, just drive mellow. Flip it when you get a chance.
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 04:11 PM
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the tread life will increase.
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 05:39 PM
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You'll go backwards????????
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