Bridgestone Potenza Inside Out

DakotaSailor · 06-30-2017, 11:24 AM

Does anyone have any experience turning their BPs inside out?

These tires have 20,000 miles and the outside is worn and there is plenty of tread on the rest of the tire. I know you're not supposed because the manufacturer says not to. But specifically why, I cannot find anywhere.

So I want to know if someone has said "F it let's do it and see what happens"?

Antetokounmpo · 06-30-2017, 12:21 PM

Potenzas.. there's like over 50 models of potenzas come on now

Anyways depends what kind of potenzas.. for example re71rs don't have an "inside"

TGTIW · 06-30-2017, 12:58 PM

I understood "inside out" another way and wondered how the hell you were going to pull that off. You may also consider having your alignment checked..

06-30-2017, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TGTIW

I understood "inside out" another way and wondered how the hell you were going to pull that off.

Come on dude...this isn't that difficult to comprehend:

Instant slicks!!

DakotaSailor · 06-30-2017, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Antetokounmpo

Potenzas.. there's like over 50 models of potenzas come on now

Right! RE050AI

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Originally Posted by TGTIW

You may also consider having your alignment checked..

Agreed and am going to. Just wanted try to push these till the Blizzaks go on.

juld0zer · 07-02-2017, 07:14 AM

ultimately it is your safety and enjoyment of the car that you are risking. The other issue is finding a tyre shop willing to do the job as not many will want to be liable for any consequences. It is their duty of care.

If you have access to tyre equipment then there is nothing physically preventing you from flipping an assymetric tyre. How badly worn is the more worn section? Are we talking bald? On the wear bars? Assymetric tyre tread patterns are designed to evacuate water most effectively when it is rotated in the intended marked direction.

DakotaSailor · 07-02-2017, 10:56 AM

The outsides still have tread but they won't for long and it is my natural curiosity that drives this question. No one has told me why. Haven't you ever wondered why?

I keep hearing "you'll change rotation" tires marked Inside and Outside are not directional.

This is the closest I've found to an answer ... https://www.goodyear.com/email/faq/mounting.html
My asymmetrical tires were mounted incorrectly. What should I do?

Asymmetrical tires were designed to improve handling and reduce noise. The tires can rotate in either direction with the correct side facing out as indicated on the sidewall. If installed with the wrong side facing out, the tire will not perform its intended function. However, no damage or premature wear to the tire will result. Simply have it dismounted and reinstalled correctly.

juld0zer · 07-03-2017, 07:08 AM

It's only really worth it if you have free access to tyre equipment - fitting machines and balancer, and if the excessive edge wear is caught early on such that flipping it will result in even wear across the tread face.

Im not sure about the RE050A tyres but some assymetrics like the Michelin PSS use a different compound on the outer blocks so flipping it may make the now outer tread section wear even faster than the original outer section, making your effort less worthwhile.

Changing direction of rotation may cause noise, true - howling, etc. Noise will also occur if you simply flip the tyre on the wheel as it would then be rotating the other way. All the accumulated scalloping and feathering will cause noise until the peaks are worn down.

And as i mentioned earlier - water evacuation may not be as effective, increasing risk of hydroplaning

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juld0zer Lieutenant Colonel 480 Rep 1,600 Posts Drives: Prev 135i 7DCT, Now 130i 6sp Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: 2153 iTrader: (0)	ultimately it is your safety and enjoyment of the car that you are risking. The other issue is finding a tyre shop willing to do the job as not many will want to be liable for any consequences. It is their duty of care. If you have access to tyre equipment then there is nothing physically preventing you from flipping an assymetric tyre. How badly worn is the more worn section? Are we talking bald? On the wear bars? Assymetric tyre tread patterns are designed to evacuate water most effectively when it is rotated in the intended marked direction.
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DakotaSailor New Member 5 Rep 15 Posts Drives: '11 335iS 6MT Space Grey Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Flyover Country iTrader: (0)	The outsides still have tread but they won't for long and it is my natural curiosity that drives this question. No one has told me why. Haven't you ever wondered why? I keep hearing "you'll change rotation" tires marked Inside and Outside are not directional. This is the closest I've found to an answer ... https://www.goodyear.com/email/faq/mounting.html My asymmetrical tires were mounted incorrectly. What should I do? Asymmetrical tires were designed to improve handling and reduce noise. The tires can rotate in either direction with the correct side facing out as indicated on the sidewall. If installed with the wrong side facing out, the tire will not perform its intended function. However, no damage or premature wear to the tire will result. Simply have it dismounted and reinstalled correctly.
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juld0zer Lieutenant Colonel 480 Rep 1,600 Posts Drives: Prev 135i 7DCT, Now 130i 6sp Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: 2153 iTrader: (0)	It's only really worth it if you have free access to tyre equipment - fitting machines and balancer, and if the excessive edge wear is caught early on such that flipping it will result in even wear across the tread face. Im not sure about the RE050A tyres but some assymetrics like the Michelin PSS use a different compound on the outer blocks so flipping it may make the now outer tread section wear even faster than the original outer section, making your effort less worthwhile. Changing direction of rotation may cause noise, true - howling, etc. Noise will also occur if you simply flip the tyre on the wheel as it would then be rotating the other way. All the accumulated scalloping and feathering will cause noise until the peaks are worn down. And as i mentioned earlier - water evacuation may not be as effective, increasing risk of hydroplaning
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