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BroadHopper · 08-25-2022, 07:12 AM

Not rocket science as there are tons of articles on the internet.

No, rims/wheels are not directional. Most autos have the same rims on all 4 sides. Some specialty cars may have wider rims in the rear and need to be mounted in the rear, but they are not directional.

Take a look at your tires. If they are directional, there will be a logo showing the direction of the rotation when car is moving forward. Some tires will have a logo 'Outside' they are asymmetrical, designating the sidewall is to be mounted away from the car.

I always look for these whenever tires are installed on my vehicle. 50% of the time the tire jocks don't pay attention to this and I had them corrected.

Tires designated 'All weather' tend to be asymetrical. The thread pattern is different across the tires. These are the ones that cause the most problems.

08-25-2022, 07:12 AM	#8
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Tires and wheels Not rocket science as there are tons of articles on the internet. No, rims/wheels are not directional. Most autos have the same rims on all 4 sides. Some specialty cars may have wider rims in the rear and need to be mounted in the rear, but they are not directional. Take a look at your tires. If they are directional, there will be a logo showing the direction of the rotation when car is moving forward. Some tires will have a logo 'Outside' they are asymmetrical, designating the sidewall is to be mounted away from the car. I always look for these whenever tires are installed on my vehicle. 50% of the time the tire jocks don't pay attention to this and I had them corrected. Tires designated 'All weather' tend to be asymetrical. The thread pattern is different across the tires. These are the ones that cause the most problems. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.