What To Do Before You Start

before installing a wheel and tire package It usually takes only minutes to install tires and wheels on your vehicle; but remember, they’ll probably be on for at least 5,000 miles and will roll over a million times before it’s time to rotate them. To make those miles as pleasant as possible, you need correct Wheel And Tire Package installation.

Check Tire Positions

If you selected directional tires and/or asymmetric tires, the first step before installing them is to match each tire and wheel to its final position on your vehicle. To prevent mistakes, actually set each wheel and tire around your vehicle just as race teams do for pit stops.

1. Directional Tires Only

Refer to the "rotation arrow" branding on the tire's sidewall. The arrow indicates the direction in which the tire should turn.

What To Do Before Installing A Wheel And Tire Package

2. Asymmetric Tires Only

All tires should show sidewall branding indicating side facing outward.

What To Do Before Installing A Wheel And Tire Package

3. Directional and Asymmetric Tires

Look for "Side Facing Outwards" branding and "rotation arrow" to determine side of vehicle.

What To Do Before Installing A Wheel And Tire Package

Tire lettering highlight in yellow is for illustrative purposes

NOTE:
If your vehicle uses two different tire sizes, make certain to tell your tire installer to mount the larger size on the wheels used on the rear axle.

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