Backwards tire?

[andaconda]

I never rotate from side to side but always front to back. I used to be under the impression that the tire took a 'set' to the rotation, and to reverse the rotation it would loosen the steel belts within. But that may have been 'old school' ideas.

 

[Pianewman]

anaconda: Yes, "old school" reality, early radials had issues with this.

I see no tread pattern issues in the OP's photos, regarding direction.

 

[fiehlsport]

There is absolutely no reason to go back and get the tire flipped. When installing a tire, you look for "inside" or "outside" - if it lacks that, you throw it on however you're holding the tire. The fact that the other 3 have the date code showing is likely completely random.

The fact that they're over a year old is also of no concern. I just got some brand new staggered Michelin PS4S for a customer from the warehouse and they were dated Mid-2022. Mainstream tires are usually delivered to me with a 2023 or 2024 date. But specialty EV tires or odd sizes don't move as much inventory, so they sit for a little while at the warehouse.

I don't think Tire Rack starts discounting their tires until they hit 3 or 4+ years old. You can sometimes find their old stock for sale at a nice discount.

 

[andaconda]

There is absolutely no reason to go back and get the tire flipped. When installing a tire, you look for "inside" or "outside" - if it lacks that, you throw it on however you're holding the tire. The fact that the other 3 have the date code showing is likely completely random.

The fact that they're over a year old is also of no concern. I just got some brand new staggered Michelin PS4S for a customer from the warehouse and they were dated Mid-2022. Mainstream tires are usually delivered to me with a 2023 or 2024 date. But specialty EV tires or odd sizes don't move as much inventory, so they sit for a little while at the warehouse.

I don't think Tire Rack starts discounting their tires until they hit 3 or 4+ years old. You can sometimes find their old stock for sale at a nice discount.

Looking at your avatar -- I will take your word for 'gospel.' Thanks for the reply!

 

[fiehlsport]

When installing a tire, you look for "inside" or "outside" - if it lacks that, you throw it on however you're holding the tire.

Forgot to mention that a tech will look for a "Rotation ---->" designation as well as Inside or Outside.

Looking at your avatar -- I will take your word for 'gospel.' Thanks for the reply!

No problem!