one tire rotating wrong direction

[ericandrews331@msn.com]

yesterday changed out all 4 tires on my carryall, today I realized I managed to get one tire in the "wrong direction" Any thoughts on this, how important is this because a 10" tire is a bitch. Personally I"d rather change out 4 bobcat tires then 4 golf cart tires. These are just normal turf tires any thoughts

[Fairtax4me]

The tread is the wrong direction?
I never had any turf tires that are directional. If it's a deep V pattern tread it will make a difference, but any other tread it shouldn't matter.

[ericandrews331@msn.com]

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[Mooncarter]

I would have to change it.

[jethaulin]

that would drive my ocd nuts. grab a beer and get to changing it. my .02

[NCPW]

It would bother me too

[ericandrews331@msn.com]

well here's a funny it wasn't really wrong just on the wrong side, left and right sides yes directionals are different on different sides lmao. these new tires were a quick fix to solve a suspension issue my six-inch lift is breaking down due to my size. I will eventually change out all suspension parts and steering parts from the frame down including the lift kit probably this summer. It was cheaper to just buy smaller tires for now. But heres a tip about directional tires you really need to think about which side you are putting them on

[Lochlin]

Those directional arrows are really for water displacement. When mounted right, water channels from the inside of the tire to the outside. Mounted backward the water will try to channel outside in. So long as you aren't going too fast on wet roads then it won't matter. Personally, I am like the other dudes and would change it because not doing so would bother the heck out of me.

[Fairtax4me]

With directional tires it's always a good idea to determine rotation and then lay them on the ground next to the vehicle in their respective positions with the outward facing side of the tire facing UP. Put a piece of duct tape on it or mark it with a grease pen or spot of paint, so you know that side needs to be Facing You when the tire is installed on the wheel. Then when the wheel goes on the vehicle the tire will be the right direction.

And I agree, golf cart tires are a pain to change. Which is why most people just buy them pre-mounted. I have a small tire mounter that I put in a vice to hold the wheel while I work the tire on, but even then its still difficult, and usually scrapes the heck out of the edge of the wheels.

[Mooncarter]

Originally Posted by jethaulin

that would drive my ocd nuts. grab a beer and get to changing it. my .02