Just noticed the "rotation arrows" on the new front tire I had insalled on my '07 EGC are pointing counter to a forward rotation. Is this a big deal, or should I just plan on going everywhere in reverse, which will be both slow & tiring.

 

what side is the valve stem on???? Maybe just the wheel itself is on backwards.

 

Yes, it's a big deal. Directional tires should never be mounted backwards. It will adversely effect braking, steering, and wear.

 

It's on the right side, same as from the factory.

 

Then you need to get it changed to the right direction and rebalanced.

 

Thanks guys. I sort of knew what I need to do, I was just optimistic I could just let it slide & save a trip & a wait.

 

Think of it in rain terms. Treads are designed to pump water AWAY from the center of the tire or contact patch. If the tread is reversed, it will pump water INTO the center of the contact patch making it very easy to lift that tire off the pavement. Change it right away, talk with the service manager about it and then never go there again

 

should be changed at no cost 2 you and I would look for another shop, heck if the drawing with the arrow did not guide them I would hate to have them do something involved like walk and chew gum at the same time.