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Steer Tires

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by mover man, Nov 21, 2019.

  1. Nov 21, 2019 #1
    mover man

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    Put a set of Michelin on my front end about 12-14,000 miles ago. Today when checking air pressure. I noticed the pass side tire was installed wrong. The direction arrow is pointing wrong way. Can I just have turned, is tire ruined, etc? I check air pressure on truck and trailer at least once a week. Sometimes I use points and do it at loves. I dont understand why between me, the wife, loves speed pass guys, it wasnt noticed till now. I do no $$ what that tire cost.
     
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  3. Nov 21, 2019 #2
    uncleal13

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    Probably okay. MD Alignment guy says it only needs to be the right direction first 30,000 miles or so.
    Just have it flipped back around.
    It may wind up wearing funny compared to the other tire. You should still get a reasonable life out of it.
     
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  4. Nov 21, 2019 #3
    PE_T

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    After 50% of tread depth use, the direction can be changed. I’d say your tire will be fine but not your fuel economy. It seems like directional tires help with mpg’s.
     
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  5. Nov 22, 2019 #4
    mover man

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    Thanks I'm at home now. But monday will leave out early enough. So I can stop and have it turned. Fuel mileage isnt an issue, at least it hasn't been so far.
     
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  7. Nov 24, 2019 #5
    thejudges69

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    It won't affect your fuel mileage, seriously, don't overthink it. Turn it around and go, the tires fine
     
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  8. Dec 20, 2019 #6
    SmallPackage

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    I have Michelin XZA3’s and had a slight pull to the right swapped them side to side and have had the Steer> going backwards with absolutely no problems or a pull for a long time now.
     
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