Tire Rotation
09-24-2010, 04:31 PM
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Does the factory "maintainence" on my 525xi include tire rotation, or should I do it myself.
I am NOT paying the dealer for a tire rotation, I KNOW that!
I am NOT paying the dealer for a tire rotation, I KNOW that!
09-24-2010, 05:09 PM
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My experience with BMWs over the past 20+ years is that unless you're prepared to rotate front to rear and visa versa [due to directional tires it's usually not possible to x-rotate our tires] very very frequently (e.g. 5K mile intervals) it's best to keep 'em where they are and expect that unique wear patterns are the norm for BMW cars. As a result, rotating at longer intervals may result in handling issues and even more rapid tire wear.
09-24-2010, 06:28 PM
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ya rotation is not reccomended by the dealer and I do believe them on this as the camber settings on our cars and most bmws are pretty aggressive in the negative direction and that causes a very unique wear pattern that is not conducive to switching the tires around. The inside wear on the tires with negative camber cannot relocate and work normally-it causes handling issues. I never rotate and my tires wear evenly and fine so I wouldnt worry about it honestly..
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