Hello all and Happy 4th of July! I recently just noticed that my inner rear tires (275/30/20) are worn down heavily. I saw this when I was doing my differential fluid change. The middle and outer edge of the tire have a great deal of thread left on them. I have put about 17k miles on these tires. My tires sound pretty noisey but after making the camber more positive with an alignment (1.5 months ago) the noise went down maybe 50%. Am I able to unmount the rear tires and flip the sides so I can leave the worn out thread towards the outer edge? Or should I purchase a new set of rear tires? I wonder if I can get another 5k miles out of these tires with flipping them before I put the OEM wheels on for the winter. Thanks for your help.

 

Flipped my rears a month ago for same reason. Should get them to last a little bit longer.

 

I have heard stories of stretching belts and safety issues when flipping worn tires like you have described. I would consult with your local tire shop for advice before flipping. I know you just want to stretch a buck and I can't blame you, but safety first.

 

I flip mine when they get bald considering the outside of the tire barely touched the ground unless you're turning lol. I've never had an issue

 

I've flipped my rears and fronts many times also without problems. In order to do this your tire must have a symmetrical tread pattern. Asymmetrical tires should not be flipped.

 

how much camber are you guys running that have to flip tires?

 

Even stock ride height has enough camber to wear out the inside before the rest...

 

Does anyone know of a shop that flips tires in the Miami area? Called a bunch of places without any luck.

 

any shop with a tire machine should. if they give u hell say "put the damn front left tire on the front right, and visa versa,, DO IT!!"

 

They probably think u are messing with them if u are asking them to flip your tires.. lol Any tire shop can take the tires off and remount them..

 

Fix camber and get new tires.

 

I think they are saying no because they see it as a liability. I get an alignment done every 4 months (I have an alignment plan), but my tires are showing slight wear after about 15k miles. I'm just trying to get the most out of them.

 

It is a liability and safety issue. Shops are not allowed to mount tires under a certain thread depth. 2/32 of an inch is the minimum allowed tread depth in almost all states. If a shop mounts a tire below that depth, they are liable. Most chain shops will not do it. Best bet is to try a smaller local shop.

 

If your tires have 2/32 of tread left then why would u flip them.. lol Just buy some new tires..

 

I just bought 1 used tire on ebay for $70