Snows Rotation?

Barry626 · 04-04-2006, 10:38 PM

I removed my snows today & a bitch it was.
Some reason the back tires where frozen on.
Had bitch of time getting the rears off the car.

Question: I have Blizzak WS-50 225/45QR-17.
Since all four rims & tires are same size.
When I mount my snows in December, should I rotate them?

BMWWhiz · 04-05-2006, 06:55 AM

Yes, I have had my WS-50 for 3 years now and every year I switch from front to back. They do have a rotation arrow on the side wall so make sure you have them going in the right direction when you do it. By the way I could still run them for another year as the wear has not been excessive. As you have probably found out they spin easy on dry pavement so to help reduce the wear try not to take off to quick. Great tire.

jflecha · 04-05-2006, 03:34 PM

I noticed that the rears were harder to get off when I put on my snows, I think its because we have rear wheel drive cars.

JSpira · 04-05-2006, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry626

I removed my snows today & a bitch it was.
Some reason the back tires where frozen on.
Had bitch of time getting the rears off the car.

Question: I have Blizzak WS-50 225/45QR-17.
Since all four rims & tires are same size.
When I mount my snows in December, should I rotate them?

BMW recommends against tire rotation, so no, you probably shouldn´t.

dom1 · 04-05-2006, 05:12 PM

The reason is that a lot of crap gets between the tire and the hub and it binds. I applied anti-seize which should prevent this from happening in the future. See the following thread...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15571

Barry626 · 04-05-2006, 10:54 PM

Thank-You for all your comments, very helpful!
I will pick up a tube of the Anti-Seize Compound.

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BMWWhiz Enlisted Member 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 430i Gran coup Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kitchener, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Yes, I have had my WS-50 for 3 years now and every year I switch from front to back. They do have a rotation arrow on the side wall so make sure you have them going in the right direction when you do it. By the way I could still run them for another year as the wear has not been excessive. As you have probably found out they spin easy on dry pavement so to help reduce the wear try not to take off to quick. Great tire.
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jflecha Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 205 Posts Drives: E90 06 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Garden State iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330I [0.00]	I noticed that the rears were harder to get off when I put on my snows, I think its because we have rear wheel drive cars. __________________ Tit-Silver 330i/STEP/SP/PP/CWP
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dom1 Private First Class 10 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Methuen, MA iTrader: (0)	The reason is that a lot of crap gets between the tire and the hub and it binds. I applied anti-seize which should prevent this from happening in the future. See the following thread... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15571 __________________ 2006 330xi MB, Terra, Burl Walnut, Auto, PP, Nav, Heated Seats, SP w/18in 2002 Acura MDX - wife's ride 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 - wife's SUV retired after 120K miles and lots of problems 1994 Pontiac Sunbird 4 cyl. - retired after 170K miles
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Barry626 Captain 23 Rep 724 Posts Drives: Coming: 2012 135i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Thank-You for all your comments, very helpful! I will pick up a tube of the Anti-Seize Compound.
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