Today was my day off so I decided to get my new front tires mounted.

Took it to the shop, and got them dismounted. Cost: $10.

Spent the rest of the morning/afternoon spraying the rim down with Aircraft Paint Remover (in sub freezing temperatures). After about 3 coats the rim was looking much better. Though it had a few spots of CC left on it, I was pleased with the result.

Took the rims and new tires (BFG Traction T/A's) back to the shop. Guy had them mounted and balanced in under 15 mins. Cost: $10.

I get home and begin to put the wheels back on the front end when I realize that the tire's directional tread was reversed on one tire. Since I don't have any other tires to compare it to, I can only assume the arrow pointing in the direction of going forward was the correct.

I don't plan on driving it until spring/summer, so I've got time to get it fixed. Until then it'll just sit waiting for a brake job and new bushings. I'm assuming poor driving conditions follow if I do indeed drive it, so I'd like to know what is the correct direction for these tires? They seem like a good shop, I'd have to chalk up this issue with my failure to tell the guy otherwise. I would have thought 2 wheels with "FRONT" stamped in the lug well would have been enough, but for 20 bucks I really can't complain.

 

Take the tire/rim back and have they guy remount & balance it. He f-ed up, make him fix it. It's an honest mistake, but if any body did it at my work, we'd fix it for free. Just be nice about it, and they should be nice in return.

 

JamesC

 

Unfortunately in this world, we still get what we pay for. I agree he should fix it, as it was an honest mistake.

 

Why be out of pocket? Have them fix it and then YOU don't have to worry about it.