Tires not identifed when removed

[ottguy]

I have custom wheels and tires for my truck in the summer months.

 

When the wheels/tires were removed last fall they weren't

marked LF , RR , etc.

 

The wheels / tires were balanced when I purchased them new last summer.

 

Is it ok to install the wheel/ tires on the truck without knowing

what corner they were removed from ?

 

Or should I take the wheels/tires to a shop for a re-balance

and have them installed on the truck ?

 

 

 

Thanks.

[496 CUBIC INCHES]

I just re-read your post,and had to modify my answer.

 

If the tires and wheels were balanced,it doesn't make a difference as to which corner they are installed.

[PFarkas]

I have custom wheels and tires for my truck in the summer months.

 

When the wheels/tires were removed last fall they weren't

marked LF , RR  , etc. 

 

The wheels / tires were balanced when  I purchased them new last summer.

 

Is it ok to install the wheel/ tires on the truck without knowing

what corner they were removed from ?

 

Or should I take the wheels/tires to a shop for a re-balance

and have them installed on the truck ?

 

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As already said, it doesn't really matter where you put them. Balancing is not installed-position centric. If they were adequately balanced prior to winter storage and you haven't removed any of the weights, they should not need re-balanced.

 

Having said this, now is your opportunity to put the tires with the most remaining tread life on the rear to even out tire wear and maximize tire life.

 

 

If you have a directional tread pattern, it does matter which side you put the tires on. Directional tread tires (most common on sport cars, but there are a few truck tires that have this as well) usually have their intended orientation indicated with an arrow on the sidewall. The arrow should be pointed clockwise.

 

If you're not sure whether or not you have a directional tread (again, this is uncommon for most P or LT rated truck tires), call the manufacturer's customer support line, or post your tire make and model here and someone can very likely help you out.

[willieboy]

Were your tire and wheel combinations spin balanced (off the truck), or spindle balanced (on the truck). If they were spindle balanced (usually only done for trailers, but they do some trucks around here) you will need to get it redone. If they were spin balanced, which is the normal way to do it, and the tires are not directional, you should just be able to balance them.