Tire rotation and balancing with All Seasons - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

AmericanInToronto · 06-09-2012, 08:03 AM

I bought my Conti All Seasons back in December and in 6 months, I've already racked up 9,000 miles (that's 13,000 kms??).

Anyways, I was thinking of getting them rotated. Is balancing also recommended when tires are rotated? Then I'll take them to the Altech place that's so popular here on e90post.

Revision2 · 06-09-2012, 08:39 AM

I don't think you'll need balancing unless you're feeling vibrations at speed. Just my 2 cents.

bolty · 06-09-2012, 09:08 AM

^Agreed. Rotating tires wont throw off the balance.

Are you running a square setup?? Keep in mind that if youre running a staggered setup with directional tires, you cant really rotate tires.

AmericanInToronto · 06-09-2012, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bolty

^Agreed. Rotating tires wont throw off the balance.

Are you running a square setup?? Keep in mind that if youre running a staggered setup with directional tires, you cant really rotate tires.

I'm with 225/45-17 on all four tires. I'm just a regular office worker who drives his car 5 days to/from work.

drevil2k2 · 06-09-2012, 12:34 PM

Hmm, if there are no issues like excessive noise, vibration or uneven wear, maybe it is not required. Sorry for sloppy iPhone post

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77007 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77007

AmericanInToronto · 06-09-2012, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drevil2k2

Hmm, if there are no issues like excessive noise, vibration or uneven wear, maybe it is not required. Sorry for sloppy iPhone post

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77007 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77007

Well, these are Continental DWS tires, not RFTs. I always assumed FWD or AWD vehicles demanded rotation?

drevil2k2 · 06-11-2012, 11:35 AM

Maybe if you have a service coming up, ask the BMW SA.

However, on the manufacturer's website 10-12k km:

http://www.conti-online.com/generato...tation_en.html

or just shoot an email to one of the retailers to make sure

http://www.contilink.com/jsp/storefr...e=ON&radius=30

AmericanInToronto · 06-14-2012, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drevil2k2

Maybe if you have a service coming up, ask the BMW SA.

However, on the manufacturer's website 10-12k km:

http://www.conti-online.com/generato...tation_en.html

or just shoot an email to one of the retailers to make sure

http://www.contilink.com/jsp/storefr...e=ON&radius=30

Thanks Dr Evil!

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Revision2 Captain Drives: AW 07 328xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 613 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 BMW 328xi [3.75]	I don't think you'll need balancing unless you're feeling vibrations at speed. Just my 2 cents.

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bolty /r/trees Drives: 08 e92 335xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 837 iTrader: (3)	^Agreed. Rotating tires wont throw off the balance. Are you running a square setup?? Keep in mind that if youre running a staggered setup with directional tires, you cant really rotate tires.