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79Silv4x4 · 12-12-2002, 01:18 PM

My new Pro-Comp X-Terrains 35x12.5r15. Gotta go back to the tire shop tomorrow because the dumba$$ mounted the rear two wheels backwards!
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...645&uid=752249

LOHRTBT · 12-12-2002, 01:33 PM

Cant you just swap sides??? those arent directional tires are they????

79Silv4x4 · 12-12-2002, 01:40 PM

Yep, look closer at the second pic. I thought the big arrow on the side of the tires that said rotation --> would give them a clue but obviously not.

BigRed · 12-12-2002, 01:44 PM

Hey, but they look good!

LOHRTBT · 12-12-2002, 03:54 PM

How in the hell am I supposed to be reading the sidewall of your tire in those pics

low 84 · 12-12-2002, 04:11 PM

you'd be suprised at how many people have directional rims and don't even know it. i woked on alot of cars that have them and on in the wrong direction and customer dont' relize it

dave just look at the tread in the second pic

messed up c-10 · 12-12-2002, 04:31 PM

the guys at the shop probably did that so you could use your reverse better.

79Silv4x4 · 12-12-2002, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LOHRTBT
How in the hell am I supposed to be reading the sidewall of your tire in those pics

Actually Dave, I meant for you to look closer at the tread in the second picture--you should be able to tell it is directional. My reference to the arrow on the sidewall was directed towards the guy at the tire shop!

Rob

LOHRTBT · 12-12-2002, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by messed up c-10
the guys at the shop probably did that so you could use your reverse better.

lmao!!!

just messin with you Rob!! haha
Yeah the guy at the shop surely should have seen that!

79BIG10 · 12-12-2002, 07:45 PM

Now I wouldn't have any trouble getting under that truck at all. Looks good

79Silv4x4 · 12-12-2002, 08:13 PM

Thanks, I'm a big guy so the lift is almost necessity. I can do anything from change oil to pull the tranny without even jacking it up --gotta love that :p.

86-C10-V6 · 12-13-2002, 02:26 PM

Please educate me, I have seen directional tires, these are common and moving them from one side of the vehicle to the other reverses the rotation and thus would fix the problem.
I can't say that I have seen or was aware there are directional rims or wheels.
Do you have 2 left side wheels/Rims and 2 right side wheels/rims?
Just asking..

Just took another look at your pictures and it is obvious the rims are directional, new one on me.
But it also looks like the left rear wheel should be on the right rear and changing sides would fix the issue.
Are you saying the tires are in the correct direction but the rims are not?

79Silv4x4 · 12-13-2002, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 86-C10-V6
Are you saying the tires are in the correct direction but the rims are not?

That's it. Originally they had the rear tires on the wrong sides but the wheels were correct--I couldn't make it back to the tire shop before they closed so I swapped the wheel/tire around so that at least the tires would be correct--that's the picture you see. They then had to break down the rear tire/wheel and swap sides so that the right directional wheel went with the right directional tire and so on--hope this makes sense.

Prerunner1982 · 12-13-2002, 04:56 PM

<----knew exactly what you meant!

Txstruck · 12-13-2002, 07:12 PM

Those look dumb on your truck!!

:p I think you should just go ahead and take em off and sent them to me so I can show how they are supposed to look on a truck.

NO Seriously, I like hw your truck looks and stands. Looks mean. What size did you have on there before?

79Silv4x4 · 12-13-2002, 10:04 PM

Now, now Txstruck, you'd look pretty silly trying to squeeze my 15 inch 6 bolt wheels on your K-30 :p. Thanks though--when I bought the truck it had 33 inch Trail Boss tires--they were 4 ply, almost highway tread. The new 35 inch tires are a full 3 inches taller than what was on it and they look a lot better--makes me wonder why I waited so long--oh, now I remember, it was the $600+ it took to get them.

12-12-2002, 01:18 PM	#1
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	New Tires Installed! My new Pro-Comp X-Terrains 35x12.5r15. Gotta go back to the tire shop tomorrow because the dumba$$ mounted the rear two wheels backwards! http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...645&uid=752249 __________________ 1979 K-10 Silverado (work in progress) 1991 V1500 Subruban 1999 Suburban LT 4x4 2006 Suburban LTZ (daily driver)

12-12-2002, 01:33 PM	#2
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Cant you just swap sides??? those arent directional tires are they???? __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

12-12-2002, 01:40 PM	#3
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Yep, look closer at the second pic. I thought the big arrow on the side of the tires that said rotation --> would give them a clue but obviously not. __________________ 1979 K-10 Silverado (work in progress) 1991 V1500 Subruban 1999 Suburban LT 4x4 2006 Suburban LTZ (daily driver)

12-12-2002, 01:44 PM	#4
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Hey, but they look good! __________________ Scott Shelbourne

12-12-2002, 03:54 PM	#5
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	How in the hell am I supposed to be reading the sidewall of your tire in those pics __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

12-12-2002, 04:11 PM	#6
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	you'd be suprised at how many people have directional rims and don't even know it. i woked on alot of cars that have them and on in the wrong direction and customer dont' relize it dave just look at the tread in the second pic __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

12-12-2002, 04:31 PM	#7
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	the guys at the shop probably did that so you could use your reverse better. __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

12-12-2002, 07:45 PM	#10
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Now I wouldn't have any trouble getting under that truck at all. Looks good __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

12-12-2002, 08:13 PM	#11
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Thanks, I'm a big guy so the lift is almost necessity. I can do anything from change oil to pull the tranny without even jacking it up --gotta love that :p. __________________ 1979 K-10 Silverado (work in progress) 1991 V1500 Subruban 1999 Suburban LT 4x4 2006 Suburban LTZ (daily driver)

12-13-2002, 02:26 PM	#12
86-C10-V6 Shadetree Mechanic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 100	Please educate me, I have seen directional tires, these are common and moving them from one side of the vehicle to the other reverses the rotation and thus would fix the problem. I can't say that I have seen or was aware there are directional rims or wheels. Do you have 2 left side wheels/Rims and 2 right side wheels/rims? Just asking.. Just took another look at your pictures and it is obvious the rims are directional, new one on me. But it also looks like the left rear wheel should be on the right rear and changing sides would fix the issue. Are you saying the tires are in the correct direction but the rims are not? __________________ Dave M. (Hacksaw) 86 C10 Scottsdale LWB, 4.3L, Edelbrock 1904, K&N, 700R4, 3.08 Auburn Performance 89 GMC S-15 Extended Cab 4x4, 4.3L, FI 98 K1500 Xcab, 5.7L, 3.43 Gov-Lok Last edited by 86-C10-V6; 12-13-2002 at 02:33 PM.

12-13-2002, 04:56 PM	#14
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	<----knew exactly what you meant! __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

12-13-2002, 07:12 PM	#15
Txstruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 459	Those look dumb on your truck!! :p I think you should just go ahead and take em off and sent them to me so I can show how they are supposed to look on a truck. NO Seriously, I like hw your truck looks and stands. Looks mean. What size did you have on there before? __________________ Steve 86 K30 4x4 6.2L Diesel\TH400\NP208 - 14bolt FF rear w/detroit locker and Dana60 front w/detroit locker- both with 4.56 gears "Runs on Mud"

12-13-2002, 10:04 PM	#16
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Now, now Txstruck, you'd look pretty silly trying to squeeze my 15 inch 6 bolt wheels on your K-30 :p. Thanks though--when I bought the truck it had 33 inch Trail Boss tires--they were 4 ply, almost highway tread. The new 35 inch tires are a full 3 inches taller than what was on it and they look a lot better--makes me wonder why I waited so long--oh, now I remember, it was the $600+ it took to get them. __________________ 1979 K-10 Silverado (work in progress) 1991 V1500 Subruban 1999 Suburban LT 4x4 2006 Suburban LTZ (daily driver)



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