Running directional tires the opposite way, what are the cons?

[Slider]

I have some Fuzion ZRi's, they're directional summer tires. I was thinking of running them the opposite way for an autocross event to even out the wear since the outer sides are getting worn. It shouldn't matter in the dry right? I'm just doing this for an autocross I'm not gonna drive it like that.

Correct me if I'm wrong, I don't wanna mess up a set of tires.

Thanks

[JeromeS13]

Why don't you just swap sides and keep them going in the same direction? That would require dismount/remount/balancing. That would even out the wear.

[naed240sx]

I have some Fuzion ZRi's, they're directional summer tires. I was thinking of running them the opposite way for an autocross event to even out the wear since the outer sides are getting worn. It shouldn't matter in the dry right? I'm just doing this for an autocross I'm not gonna drive it like that.

Correct me if I'm wrong, I don't wanna mess up a set of tires.

Thanks

Should be fine. A lot of people actually run their tires backwards for drifting. Some claim that it minimizes chunking.

Don't worry about it.

[94_240sx]

Should be fine. A lot of people actually run their tires backwards for drifting. Some claim that it minimizes chunking. Don't worry about it.

Oh!! That's good to know. Yeah, it's PITA to go through dismount/remount/balancing when you can just swap left and right.

[naed240sx]

The better solution though is to get an alignment. Most likely you are running toe out, or minimal camber.

Keep toe at stock settings if you are worried about wear, and run more camber if they are wearing on the outsides. Bumping up your tire pressure also helps a lot if you are tracking the car. When I go to events I start out with l ike 42 psi, and keep backing off untill it feels good. I make sure not to go so far that the sidewalls roll over a lot though. The more sidewall flex you get, the more likely it is for you to wear the outsides of the tires due to roll over.

[Slider]

Thanks guys

The tires are just a little worn on the sides from a couple autocrosses. I usually inflate them high for autox, and then deflate them if I see from the chalk marks that I'm not using the entire tire. My car has a ton of body roll so that's why the outer sides get worn a little more.

I'm getting alignment after the winter, have some suspension stuff to take care of first that would mess it up anyways.

I don't want to mount and dismount since this a little more cost efficient. I just want to maximize the tire life a little.

[Eddie]

It should be ok. Just don't daily drive it like that. I thinks that some shops may not do it for you due to liability issues. That is if you have a shop do it.

[Eddie]

Slider I use to feel like an outsider because I only had around 100 posts in almost 3 years. It's comforting to know that there are other nico veterans with few posts.

[C-Kwik]

I'm not sure how you think this will help with evening out tire wear. If the tires are wearing on the outer tread and you simply switch the tire to the opposite side, it will still leave the outer tread on the outside. Unless the tires on one side of the car is wearing faster, I can't see this doing any good. Flipping the tires on the wheel then switching sides would even it out much better.

[AZhitman]

^ Correct.

ALso, according to a "reliable" source, after the first 40% or so of their life, directional tires actually function better reversed. You may want to verify this with someone - Maybe Chet or Chano can clarify.

[Slider]

Slider I use to feel like an outsider because I only had around 100 posts in almost 3 years. It's comforting to know that there are other nico veterans with few posts.

Yeah I signed up here when I was looking for a 240sx, all were beat to crap. Ended up with an old Maxima, it was totalled 2 years ago. I'm Nissanless now, I just lurk around here.

I'm not sure how you think this will help with evening out tire wear. If the tires are wearing on the outer tread and you simply switch the tire to the opposite side, it will still leave the outer tread on the outside. Unless the tires on one side of the car is wearing faster, I can't see this doing any good. Flipping the tires on the wheel then switching sides would even it out much better.

Oh man I'm an idiot for some reason I pictured it totally wrong in my head, thought the outside would be on the inside now. My bad

^ Correct.

ALso, according to a "reliable" source, after the first 40% or so of their life, directional tires actually function better reversed. You may want to verify this with someone - Maybe Chet or Chano can clarify.

I don't know about running them backwards being better though unless it's in the dry. I think the thread is designed to prevent hydroplaning and push the water out, wouln't putting them backwards mess that up?