Please help!!! directional or nondirectioal tires
05-01-2013, 08:34 AM
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I went to www.google.com
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- Identification
- Directional tires have construction and tread designed to rotate in only one direction. They are also called "unidirectional" tires. Directional tires will have an arrow with the word "rotation" on the sidewall showing the proper rotation direction.
- Directional tires have lateral grooves in the tread that form a V-shaped tread pattern. The tread design is intended to channel water from the center of the tire outward as the tire rotates.
- Directional tires have a higher resistance to hydroplaning. The V-shaped tread pattern will remove water from under the tire faster than regular tread patterns.
- Directional tires must be mounted on the car and wheel so that they turn in the correct direction. Directional tires cannot be moved to the other side of a vehicle without being dismounted from the rim, flipped over and remounted.
- When buying directional tires, make sure they are mounted to rotate in the correct direction. Directional tires mounted backwards will reduce traction, especially in dry conditions.
- Directional tires have construction and tread designed to rotate in only one direction. They are also called "unidirectional" tires. Directional tires will have an arrow with the word "rotation" on the sidewall showing the proper rotation direction.
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Undying Dreams (05-01-2013)
05-01-2013, 12:58 PM
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Directional tires can only be rotated from front to rear on the same side of the car or visa versa unless they are unmounted from the rim and remounted the other direction. that is very expensive. This usually leads to less tire life and noisy tires. If you go with non directional tires, you can rotate as recommended and extend the life of the tire significantly. It also allows for more even wear to cut down on noise.
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