Tire rotation

e90driver · 10-20-2005, 09:11 AM

I was wondering if any of you could enlighten me on the subject of tire rotation. I understand that rotation is not possible on some e90's because of different tires on the front vs. the rear. But in my case, I have the same tires all the way around. Should I rotate them regularly to promote better wear or will it cause more problems in the end? If I should roate them, at what intervals? I am just nervous because of all the talk of shimmying that some e90 owners are experiencing. I don't have it and I don't want it.

Thavash · 10-20-2005, 09:30 AM

My car currently has about 9500 kms , and I'm going to rotate the tires at 10 000kms. I phoned the dealer ( actually he phoned me to ask how's the car going ) and asked him about this and he said :

1) Tire rotation recommended every 10 000 km
2) Swop front to back - no cross swapping
3) Good thing to check balancing and alignment while doing this.

Obviously if you different size front / rear tires as on some packages , I don't know if you should do rotation.

davinet78 · 10-20-2005, 09:46 AM

i have different size in on my front wheels compared to the back

voltron1011 · 10-20-2005, 10:50 AM

BMW doesn't recommend tire rotating.

RyBMW · 10-20-2005, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

BMW doesn't recommend tire rotating.

That is what I heard also.

puck724 · 10-20-2005, 01:14 PM

is there a reason why they do not recommend tire rotations?

LEDZEP · 10-20-2005, 04:55 PM

IF = Yes
WHEN = About ever 7,500 miles depending on your driving habits
HOW = Pick up phone. Call dealer. Say "come get my car and rotate tires"

LEDZEP · 10-20-2005, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

BMW doesn't recommend tire rotating.

It's always nice to know who's opinions I can summarily dismiss from now on. They also don't recommend oil changes. I hear they say it's really bad if you wash or wax your car too.

voltron1011 · 10-21-2005, 11:07 AM

Ledzep, why don't you do some research before spouting off at the mouth. Here is an excert from my manual: "In the interest of safety and optimal vehicle response, we advise against rotating tires. Braking and traction may be adversely affected." If you insist on rotating then you have to take into account cost. If the dealer charges 25-50 bucks per rotation, and you extend the life of the tire by 10000 miles, you can see that it may not be cost effective at all to rotate them.
Plus, most Bimmers have staggered tires anyways, so it isn't possible to rotate anyway.

e90driver · 10-28-2005, 10:41 AM

Voltron- Can you direct me to the page in the manual that states that. Everyone has conflicting views and I would like to put my mind at ease...

Bimmerista · 10-28-2005, 11:00 AM

I also have different size front and back which prevents any rotation unless you do side to side - but to do that one would have (I am guessing) to remove tires from rims and invert them because the threat is directional. SOOO... Is something that can be done with ZSP performance tires and if so how ?

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e90driver Lieutenant 14 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 06 325i, 08 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Tire rotation - If, when, and how to perform I was wondering if any of you could enlighten me on the subject of tire rotation. I understand that rotation is not possible on some e90's because of different tires on the front vs. the rear. But in my case, I have the same tires all the way around. Should I rotate them regularly to promote better wear or will it cause more problems in the end? If I should roate them, at what intervals? I am just nervous because of all the talk of shimmying that some e90 owners are experiencing. I don't have it and I don't want it. __________________ see ya 06 325i. IT'S HERE!- 08 E92 328xi, Premium, Auto, Cold- Montego Blue
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Thavash Private First Class 22 Rep 166 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 320i Red Join Date: May 2005 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW 320M [0.00] 2005 320i [0.00]	My car currently has about 9500 kms , and I'm going to rotate the tires at 10 000kms. I phoned the dealer ( actually he phoned me to ask how's the car going ) and asked him about this and he said : 1) Tire rotation recommended every 10 000 km 2) Swop front to back - no cross swapping 3) Good thing to check balancing and alignment while doing this. Obviously if you different size front / rear tires as on some packages , I don't know if you should do rotation.
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10-20-2005, 09:46 AM	#3
davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	i have different size in on my front wheels compared to the back __________________ e90 320d,arktis,lumber support, hifi speaker, alarm, dakota beige, 162 18", xenon with washer spray,window chrome trimmings, professional radio, 6 cd changer wood trimmings 6 speed manual.
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voltron1011 Colonel 122 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	BMW doesn't recommend tire rotating.
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puck724 COLTS 4 LIFE!!! 101 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	is there a reason why they do not recommend tire rotations? __________________ 2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 424 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	IF = Yes WHEN = About ever 7,500 miles depending on your driving habits HOW = Pick up phone. Call dealer. Say "come get my car and rotate tires" __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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10-21-2005, 11:07 AM	#9
voltron1011 Colonel 122 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	Ledzep, why don't you do some research before spouting off at the mouth. Here is an excert from my manual: "In the interest of safety and optimal vehicle response, we advise against rotating tires. Braking and traction may be adversely affected." If you insist on rotating then you have to take into account cost. If the dealer charges 25-50 bucks per rotation, and you extend the life of the tire by 10000 miles, you can see that it may not be cost effective at all to rotate them. Plus, most Bimmers have staggered tires anyways, so it isn't possible to rotate anyway.
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10-28-2005, 10:41 AM	#10
e90driver Lieutenant 14 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 06 325i, 08 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	info Voltron- Can you direct me to the page in the manual that states that. Everyone has conflicting views and I would like to put my mind at ease... __________________ see ya 06 325i. IT'S HERE!- 08 E92 328xi, Premium, Auto, Cold- Montego Blue
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Bimmerista Major General 85 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	I also have different size front and back which prevents any rotation unless you do side to side - but to do that one would have (I am guessing) to remove tires from rims and invert them because the threat is directional. SOOO... Is something that can be done with ZSP performance tires and if so how ?
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