Don't use square wheels go for the round ones and avoid corners HTH
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3rd Jun 2007 10:53 pm
LeighW D3 Decade
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mick, if you're just changing tyres, then they will be fitted and balanced on the original rims presumably, so which corner they end up on is not really relevant.
However, and I assume this to more likely be the case, you are using different rims and tyres, then it would be a good idea to refit them to the position from which they came. This may help the vehicle track better as tyres do get used to the direction of travel and camber of the road, etc. and can cause the vehicle to feel 'different' when changed around.
If you need additional info, talk to a reputable tyre dealer in your area.
Oh, and clean any accumulated mud, debris, etc. off the offroad wheels before refitting (this will help balance).
Leigh LeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
3rd Jun 2007 11:07 pm
10forcash
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It's best to put them back on the same rotational direction - most tyres have multiple layers of cords, these will 'set' in position for a given rotation. Changing the rotational direction will cause the cords to move, which will in turn cause vibration and catellating of the tyres, the easiest way to do it is to mark a rotation arrow on the inside of the rim - front or back is immaterial
4th Jun 2007 1:06 am
SN
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A*se my 18"ers are now stacked in the garage and I didn't mark them - front and rear are obvious (brake dust levels) but Left and Right....Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
4th Jun 2007 9:10 am
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Still don't know you're left from your right eh Steve 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
4th Jun 2007 9:32 am
LeighW D3 Decade
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Steve N, if your tyres wear anything like the majority, simply determine which are the fronts (most brake dust) then look for the castellation (common problem) and determine direction of travel of tyre from the obvious trailling edge (it won't be as rounded as the leading edge).
Then when removing the wheels next time, mark them in a permanent way (I have used a metal number punch in the past and stamped on the inside).
HTH, LeighLeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
4th Jun 2007 1:03 pm
simon
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Talking of stacking wheels with tyres...
I have mine lying flat one on top of the other... looked at the notes on GTR and this appears to be the correct way.
Says to re-stack every x number of weeks or so.... is it actually required ?
Mine are nearly slicks so not too worried about which corner they came from
4th Jun 2007 6:16 pm
SN
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LeighW - good advice!
DG - er.....
I've had my tread depth gauge on the Pirellis in their stack (simon ) today - and I've got 4mm left on all of them,a ll pretty even too From a starting point of 8mm, I've worn 4mm off over 13000 miles - so I reckon they've got another 7000 miles in them before they get to the 1.6mm markSteve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
4th Jun 2007 6:40 pm
10forcash
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Simon, I would definitely rotate your 'tyre stack' as the GTR information relates to tyres only - with the weight of the rims included, the load on the lower tyres will be quite significant
4th Jun 2007 7:49 pm
simon
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will do boss
4th Jun 2007 8:41 pm
10forcash
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One other thing - I always inflate mine to the max. rated pressure (55psi generally) to minimise the effects of compression and so that when they get fitted I can tell which (if any) have lost air in storage
4th Jun 2007 8:45 pm
mick
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my 18"ers are now stacked in the garage and I didn't mark them - front and rear are obvious (brake dust levels) but Left and Right....
| 08MY Discovery 3 (history) 
From a starting point of 8mm, I've worn 4mm off over 13000 miles - so I reckon they've got another 7000 miles in them before they get to the 1.6mm mark
