Kramterrab

Can you run directional rear tires in the opposite direction (wrong direction) for a couple of miles, say 2 miles at the most?

jamieo

I would think that it wouldn't be a problem.More of a matter of traction and water dispersion than wear on the tires.

BigGun

You can but your car might blow up!

laurent_zo6

For just 2 miles no problem but car might run backward.

neutron82

you should be ok

73Corvette

Might get a flag on CarFax for mileage roll back...

4XLR8N

what kind of air will you be using in tires?

73Corvette

Thank you so much, I did not know it was directional... always learning something new!

73Corvette

dadaroo

Sorry Steve, just could not help myself.

Macleod52

You'll be fine. I forgot my snow tires on my DD were directional and ran some of them backwards a few years ago.

K-Spaz

Won't hurt the tires, but I wouldn't go even a mile in the rain that way. You might be surprised how much water that tread directs.

73Corvette

SO... Mr Smart guy. If he does switch direction on that one tire... will the BCM malfunction because of 3 tires rotating in the proper orientation and 1 being out of proper orientation? The question for you is WHAT code will pop up if the above scenario happens to cause a code to be thrown. Huh...bet you don't know that Mr Nuclear Power Plant Electromagnetic head.

mrlmd

I don't know about for car tires, but motorcycle tires are directional because of the way the plies are wrapped in constructing the tire - they are directional for braking purposes, not for traction or for shedding water. And some tires meant for the rear are mounted in reverse if used in another application as front tires on other bikes, so the rotational force during braking does not separate the tread from the body of the tire. Other bike tires are non-directional.
I was never aware that tires for the C5 were directional but I learned that today and confirmed it after looking it up, but that is for traction and prevention of hydroplaning (shedding water), not for braking.

Mickeyrx70

You're probably OK, but I'd suggest you call the tire manufacturer and follow their advice.

leadfoot4

Based on what the OP posted in another thread, I believe he was doing this temporarily, to try and diagnose a problem with the car "pulling" under acceleration.