winter to summer wheel swap

tamim · 04-05-2010, 02:16 PM

Back in December 2009, I bought new tires and wheels from Tirerack. The shop that swapped the wheels, put each of the wheels in its plastic bag in to the trunk and back seat. Now I need to put the summer tires back on. How would I know which tire goes where ? Also, how would I know if the wheel direction is right ? As you see I'm new to all these and would appreciate some help here.

Orion4 · 04-05-2010, 03:00 PM

Most if not all now have rotation direction marked on the sidewall. If your summer tire/ wheel package is staggered- easy to figure out. If not and you didn't label them with tape, then more of a guessing game. If you didn't clean them before storing, more that likely you'll have more brake dust on the fronts than the rears.

BKV122 · 04-05-2010, 07:22 PM

The direction should be on the sidewall of the tire with and arrow

aboji · 04-06-2010, 11:06 AM

While were on the topic, is it ok to store summer tires in a cold warehouse with no heat? I know it's not recommened to drive on them in cold temps. but could summer tires get damaged because they are stored in a cold enviroment for about 4 months?

tamim · 04-06-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by aboji

While were on the topic, is it ok to store summer tires in a cold warehouse with no heat? I know it's not recommened to drive on them in cold temps. but could summer tires get damaged because they are stored in a cold enviroment for about 4 months?

It is actually recommended that you store the tires in a cool dry place. Keep the tires in their protective bags. A basement is a good location.

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Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 481 Rep 1,572 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	Most if not all now have rotation direction marked on the sidewall. If your summer tire/ wheel package is staggered- easy to figure out. If not and you didn't label them with tape, then more of a guessing game. If you didn't clean them before storing, more that likely you'll have more brake dust on the fronts than the rears.
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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	The direction should be on the sidewall of the tire with and arrow __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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aboji Private First Class 8 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 2006 325XI Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: West Bloomfield, MI iTrader: (1)	While were on the topic, is it ok to store summer tires in a cold warehouse with no heat? I know it's not recommened to drive on them in cold temps. but could summer tires get damaged because they are stored in a cold enviroment for about 4 months?
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