Rotating Slicks

Michael Beard · 08-30-2010, 01:57 PM

I run M/T radials, never rotate them, and they are ridiculously consistent. Never any issues with wear pattern (never seen them with any kind of pattern at all, really) M/T radials are directional.

Pistol Pete · 08-30-2010, 02:05 PM

I have a pair of Hoosier Radials 9 x 30 x 15.

Are you supposed to rotate these & if so after how many runs.

Thx for any help.

Jacob Pitt · 08-30-2010, 03:17 PM

I like to keep them rotated every couple of races to keep the fuzz down. Has helped with wear and consistancy on my M/T radials.

rallye bob · 08-30-2010, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pistol Pete

I have a pair of Hoosier Radials 9 x 30 x 15.

Are you supposed to rotate these & if so after how many runs.

Thx for any help.

I run Hoosier radials 9 x 30 x 15. I swap them side to side about every 25 passes. Seems to keep the 60's more consistent.....

THE LEGEND · 08-30-2010, 08:26 PM

Tire manufactor told me a long time ago it all depends on which way you turn to get off the track. If you race the same place every week and always turn in the same direction then you need to rotate. If you run different tracks every week you probably don't. I rotate mine every few weeks.
Chip

Myron Piatek · 08-30-2010, 10:37 PM

I run the lightweight Hoosier radials and swap them side-to-side after every weekend.
I inspect and adjust the rear brakes as needed at the same time.

I gotta sit down and count the runs one day. But I'm very happy with the tread life and performance.

Chris1529 · 08-31-2010, 06:50 AM

If you didn't win so many rounds Myron, you wouldn't have to expend all that effort to rotate tires. I usually lose first or second round, so I can go for months without a tire rotation.

08-30-2010, 01:57 PM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Rotating Slicks I run M/T radials, never rotate them, and they are ridiculously consistent. Never any issues with wear pattern (never seen them with any kind of pattern at all, really) M/T radials are directional. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

08-30-2010, 02:05 PM	#2
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,619 Likes: 3,311 Liked 762 Times in 205 Posts	Rotating Slicks I have a pair of Hoosier Radials 9 x 30 x 15. Are you supposed to rotate these & if so after how many runs. Thx for any help.

08-30-2010, 03:17 PM	#3
Jacob Pitt Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mansfield, Tx Posts: 57 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Rotating Slicks I like to keep them rotated every couple of races to keep the fuzz down. Has helped with wear and consistancy on my M/T radials. __________________ Family Tradition Racing

08-30-2010, 08:26 PM	#5
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Rotating Slicks Tire manufactor told me a long time ago it all depends on which way you turn to get off the track. If you race the same place every week and always turn in the same direction then you need to rotate. If you run different tracks every week you probably don't. I rotate mine every few weeks. Chip

08-30-2010, 10:37 PM	#6
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Rotating Slicks I run the lightweight Hoosier radials and swap them side-to-side after every weekend. I inspect and adjust the rear brakes as needed at the same time. I gotta sit down and count the runs one day. But I'm very happy with the tread life and performance.

08-31-2010, 06:50 AM	#7
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Rotating Slicks If you didn't win so many rounds Myron, you wouldn't have to expend all that effort to rotate tires. I usually lose first or second round, so I can go for months without a tire rotation. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350