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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Fisher2022 on 28 February 2022, 11:08
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Hi all
So I managed to hit a pot hole on Saturday evening on my front passenger side and it's split the sidewall of the tyre!! :angry:
Question I have is should I just replace one tyre or both? The drivers side front has 5-6mm left on it.
Or the other alternative maybe is that I put the rear wheels on the front (rears have 4-5mm) and then the new tyre with the other front rear on the rear - if you follow me?
Cheers
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I'd just do one, personally, and maybe put the rears on the front as you suggest.
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Option 2 is what I would advise - Move the rear alloys onto the front, and put the front alloys on the rear with the new tyre.
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Thanks guys. Anything I should know when swapping? Same front side to same rear side or opposite corners diagonally. Any difference with doing either?
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The tyres are directional so you can only do front to back on the same side. I have never rotated tyres and never has issues, it is just some people prefer to do it for the sake of it.
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Can I just check I'm looking at the right new tyre....
Mine state Pirelli 225/35/R19 88Y - is this a p zero tyre? It doesn't state p zero on the tyre wall though
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The tyres are directional so you can only do front to back on the same side. I have never rotated tyres and never has issues, it is just some people prefer to do it for the sake of it.
Fisher didn't specify what tyres they were, but it is a good thing to highlight as I made that mistake before as I went to put tyre dressing on them after I had torqued them all up...
Rotating tyres helps check for issues like nails, screws etc, confirms they are wearing true with no issues to the alignment or pressure & helps to extend the life of the tyres as typically toward the end they wear faster.
It's easier to rotate them if you swap alloys out for a winter set up, otherwise it's a bit annoying especially since everyone may not have a proper trolly jack to use.
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Can I just check I'm looking at the right new tyre....
Mine state Pirelli 225/35/R19 88Y - is this a p zero tyre? It doesn't state p zero on the tyre wall though
They should state P Zero on them usually opposite side to the tyre specification, in my old ones case 1/3 turn counter clockwise, see below:
(https://i.postimg.cc/L6Vnr9Rx/870941-C6-9801-485-A-B1-B2-6-A7-A99-F3-F6-C8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kBBJSd2S)
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Putting the rears on the front will give you an opportunity to give the insides of the wheels and arches a proper good post winter clean too.
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Can I just check I'm looking at the right new tyre....
Mine state Pirelli 225/35/R19 88Y - is this a p zero tyre? It doesn't state p zero on the tyre wall though
Where are you based? I have a used one about 7mm
I'm Bedford area
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Can I just check I'm looking at the right new tyre....
Mine state Pirelli 225/35/R19 88Y - is this a p zero tyre? It doesn't state p zero on the tyre wall though
Where are you based? I have a used one about 7mm
I'm Bedford area
Thanks but I'm based in Warrington