If a tire is mounted backwards (tread is going in other dire4ction)...would
06-20-2005, 06:38 AM
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yeah it could, like bubuski said, especially in rain.
happened to me once. I had my tire pathced by the local chino's for like $5 and they put it on backwards. I had some uneven wear as well. Rotating the tires after that was weird to. Had to send that one to back for sure.
06-20-2005, 06:50 AM
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Most tires do not have a uni-directional tread, so it should not matter
But all the tires on the car should be the same, so if you put the 'white wall' inside, for instance, all tires should be mounted the same way.
Some tires are uni-directional and should only be mounted one way. You cannot switch these tires from side to side on your car, because that results in the treads being 'backwards'. However, these are in the minority.
Most tires have no ~direction~ to the tread.
Some tires are uni-directional and should only be mounted one way. You cannot switch these tires from side to side on your car, because that results in the treads being 'backwards'. However, these are in the minority.
Most tires have no ~direction~ to the tread.
06-20-2005, 06:53 AM
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Yes to all of the above and more. You will have reduced traction - gripping power ....
- under all circumstances. There should be an arrow on the sidewalls showing the correct rotation of the tire when driving forwards. That is the only way that uni-directional tires should ever be mounted and used.
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06-20-2005, 09:27 AM
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Look all the way around the tires and make sure the arrows are pointing forward...
And if there is a denomination for left and right, make sure those match up. I am pretty sure the people who balanced wouldve known, but they couldve been some ignorant mouth breathers as well.
06-21-2005, 01:34 PM
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Re: Yes to all of the above and more. You will have reduced traction - gripping power ....
Were they remounted on the rims or just rotated? Even a tire without directional sensative tread can give you lot of trouble if its remounted in the opposite direction. The outside of thire should remain the outside of the tire for its life. The reason is the plys "set". Mounting them in reserve stresses the tire and you have a high likelihood of herniating a ply, ouch!
The best investment I ever made with my Audis was finding an extra set of rims and having a set of winter and summer tires that are properly marked.
It also allows you to run better tires for both winter and summer conditions. All-season tires are usually a bad compromise.
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The best investment I ever made with my Audis was finding an extra set of rims and having a set of winter and summer tires that are properly marked.
It also allows you to run better tires for both winter and summer conditions. All-season tires are usually a bad compromise.
poncho
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