Hello again, one of my tires sounds like a waterhog snoring after I rotated my tires. Backwards??

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Mar 16, 2005 | 12:36 AM

A4 Moda

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Hello again, one of my tires sounds like a waterhog snoring after I rotated my tires. Backwards??

I'm running stock tires with ONE Pirelli Pzero

I'm guessing one of them is unidirectional or all of them?

how did you guys rotate your tires.
SOrry, I'm away from home, and don't have my manual with me.
Thanks

Mar 16, 2005 | 04:45 AM

cyberpmg

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Check the sidewall of the tire....

If they are directional, there will be an arrow showing the correct rotation for the tire. If the tire is on properly, the arrow will point counter-clockwise.

Also, it's usually not a good idea to run with one different tire. The Pirelli may have a different wear rating, different tread pattern, and different handling characteristics. It can throw the performance off on your car. The design of the one Pirelli may be different enough to actually fight against the other tires (not a good thing).

If you have to replace one tire, it's better to replace two (if replacing one front tire, then replace both front tires).

Mar 16, 2005 | 04:49 AM

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Thanks for the info (more)

Yes, i considered that greatly, but at the time, I had to buy a tire so, this was the only one they had in stock.

Hmm.. do you know if the stock tires 17" alloys are directional? The stock Pirellis that is. year 2003

Thanks again for your help