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Originally Posted by Kamper
Many tires are designed to plow water to the outside edges. I have had tires where the pattern is like a "V." You can mount them on either side of the car but they have they are only effective if the are mounted on the rims so the V pushes water aside. If your tires get rotated side-to-side, they will move water to the center and cause hydroplaning, unless re-mounted on the rims.
A diagonal pattern may not be as dangerous but you have more water hitting the underside of your vehicle.
And that's all I think I know about that.
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I agree with you that mounting the tires the wrong way is a hazard and I'm getting them remounted this week. I also wonder if it reduces gas mileage, since the car is rolling against the tread.