Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 00:00:34 GMT From: "news.verizon.net" <n.singernopsamzon.net> Subject: Re: Directional tires - better braking if put on backwards?
but you'll be able to really really well in REVERSE :) "PeterD" <rootnopsamlhost.com> wrote in message news:MvlU9.1$K34.700nopsamnnrp.telstra.net... > It's the tread patern that is optimized for rotating in a particular > direction. If the tires are on backwards, you will have major dramas in the > wet, as the tire will not be able to drain the water away. > > Thats how I understand it > > -- > regards > > PeterD > "Malcolm W. Mason" <arpicnopsammail.com> wrote in message > news:hqm32v8ojjffkmae28gr7bufidjsiun8j6nopsamcom... > > > > > > My personal and considered opinion is that the tires must be installed > > in the direction of the arrows for best performance acelerating, > > braking or just cruising. > > > > Consider: When you brake are your wheels turning backwards? > > > > On 12 Jan 2003 10:26:08 -0800, sm5w2nopsamail.com (Joe) wrote: > > > > >> > Is the Alpin a directional tire? > > >> Yes > > > > > >Um, for any given directional tire, does that mean it is designed for > > >best "grip" or traction when rotating in the direction of the arrow? > > > > > >So if you put them on backwards - maybe you will get better *braking* > > >instead of better acceleration? > > > >