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Tire Concerns: Effect of Installing Tires Backwards

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Directional or not
by: JP

RS-A's. V rated are not directional. I have 2sets, neither of which are not directional and can and are rotated by moving front to rear swapping sides, rear to front, same side. Are you referring to W rating or V????
Effect of Installing Tires Backwards
by: Harvey Brodsky

Directional tires are very similar to non-directional tires except in the tread pattern. Running the tire "backwards" is not generally harmful to the tire structure, but can cause irregular wear and possibly unsatisfactory driving feel. Reversing the tires' rotation to the proper direction might not correct any irregular wear that has been caused. For a specific answer to your case, you should call Goodyear Customer Assistance at 1-800-321-2136. They may have additional information that is applicable to your situation.

Harvey Brodsky
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