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Old 05-29-2006, 09:42 PM
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rotate and balance?

Hi,
I want to rotate my tires myself, first 4500 miles. Should I get them balanced again before rotating them. I have the Dunlop SP 9000s that are directional. Any experience with this would be appreciated.

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Old 05-29-2006, 09:47 PM
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I would say that you do not have to.

Unless you have hit many a pot hole, you could just rotate them front to back.
 
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no need to balance unless you are specifically feeling vibrations.
 
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Old 05-30-2006, 08:29 AM
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thanks, I will rotate them this evening and check for vibrations.
 
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Originally Posted by kenchan
no need to balance unless you are specifically feeling vibrations.
What he said...
 
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lol... i have to slow down on the "spirited" launches... once in a while, burnouts... getting new tires and wheels soon. i have 6500 miles on my SP9000 run-flats right now, and they have already been rotated, with 50% tread left... they are getting loud!!!
 
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