On page 506 of the owner's manual, 2 different rotation patterns are shown for "tire without rotation marks" and "tire with rotation marks". I don't know what a "rotation mark" is, and can't find a mark on the OEM tire. Which pattern should I follow?
bigbug A tire with an "arrow" on the sidewall indicates that it is unidirectional. The arrow denotes the tire is to be mounted as facing forward and some are noted as "left or right". Tires should only be rotated front to back unless other steps are taken. Tires without the arrow are more traditional and are rotated in the "x" pattern as it were. The OEM LRR tires that came on the Clarity are non-directional. Link to short explanation https://www.lesschwab.com/article/what-are-directional-tires.html Hope this helps
The OEM LRR Michelin’s are non-directional tires and thus can be swapped from side to side. Believe it or not there is an actual Tire and Rim Association which publishes tire rotation recommendations. Here is their info and some Clarity tire and wheel info I gleaned from my always helpful fellow Clarity forum posters. Tire size 235/45R18 94V OEM is Michelin AS Energy Saver 55,000 mile warranty, non directional Wheel size 18 x 8J ET 50 Bolt Pattern PCD 5x114.3 36 psi 19 mm lug nuts 80 ft/lbs torque The Tire and Rim Association recommends the Forward Cross for FWD nondirectional Tires and rims Tire repair info from Tire Rack posted 3/1/19 by @Sandroad: https://m.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=77
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Thanks for the info. I just had the tires rotated at a local shop where they only swap front and rear. Will swap side to side as well next time.