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Strategic rotation of wheels having unidirectional tyres > < Remedies when vehicle pulls to one side
Strategic rotation of wheels for non-directional tyres
   
Strategic rotation of wheels for non-directional tyres
Perform a road test to determine if the vehicle pulls to one side and if so, which side.
If the vehicle pulls to one side, interchange the front wheels.
Carry out road test
Vehicle travels in a straight line - END
Vehicle pulls to other sideVehicle pulls to the same side
Reverse one front tyre on its rim (direction of rotation is reversed).Interchange front and rear tyres.
Carry out road testCarry out road test
Vehicle travels in a straight line - ENDVehicle travels in a straight line - END
Vehicle does not travel in a straight line.Vehicle does not travel in a straight line.
Interchange the front and rear wheels.Vehicle pulls to other sideNo change
Carry out road testReverse one front tyre on its rim (direction of rotation is reversed)Check alignment of front and rear wheels and adjust if necessary.
Vehicle travels in a straight line - END If the alignment is correct, contact Product Support.
Vehicle does not travel in a straight line.  
  
Interchange front wheels.  
 
Carry out road testCarry out road test 
Vehicle travels in a straight line - ENDVehicle does not travel in a straight line.Vehicle travels in a straight line - END 
 Vehicle does not travel in a straight line. 
 Mount new tyres on front axleMount new tyres on front axle 
  
 Carry out road testCarry out road test 
 Vehicle travels in a straight line - ENDVehicle travels in a straight line - END 
  
Vehicle does not travel in a straight line; contact Product Support.

   

Strategic rotation of wheels having unidirectional tyres > < Remedies when vehicle pulls to one side