Tread Design Opposite On Front Tire

Discussion in 'Tyres' started by Tooch, Apr 18, 2019.

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  1. So I had a set of Michelin Power RS's mounted a couple weeks ago. It wasn't until I got back and mounted the tires back on the bike (holy light wheels/tires, btw) that I noticed the tread on the front tire was facing the opposite direction as the rear. So I double checked the rotational arrows and sure enough, they're mounted properly. So I checked my friends zx10. He has Dunlop Q3+ and his are the same way. Front tread pattern is opposite the rear, directional arrows facing the correct way. I mean, I know about tire carcass composite and build, but I'd of thought the tire companies would of planned for that and swapped the molding for the front tire tread to face the same direction as the rear. Am I missing something...?
     
    #1 Tooch, Apr 18, 2019
  2. Accelerating and braking forces work in opposite directions :eyes: but the tread is designed to disperse water in the same direction. Not entirely sure what you mean though without a picture :thinkingface:
     
    #2 Exige, Apr 18, 2019
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  3. Rear tire tread v closes at bottom on rear, closes at top on front on both...

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    #3 Tooch, Apr 18, 2019
  4. And that's the way they're supposed to be mounted and rotate While the rears take water from the center of the tire and direct outwards, the inverse V of the front tread designs seem to do the exact opposite to me . Granted, I'm not a tire engineer...
     
    #4 Tooch, Apr 18, 2019
  5. #5 Exige, Apr 18, 2019
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  6. Wow, very interesting, good find!
     
    #6 Tooch, Apr 18, 2019
  7. Tyre*
     
    #7 El Toro, Apr 18, 2019
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  8. Not when the OP is from Pittsburg, US of A.
     
    #8 Dibble, Apr 18, 2019
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  9. There is no such thing as American English, there is English, and incorrectly spelt English :bucktooth:
     
    #9 Exige, Apr 18, 2019
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  10. Is the correct answer.

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    #10 El Toro, Apr 18, 2019
  11. Is that in your UKIP Members Pack ?
     
    #11 Dibble, Apr 18, 2019
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  12. I have never had any association or supported UKIP in any way whatsoever - it is purely a fact :bucktooth:
     
    #12 Exige, Apr 18, 2019
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  13. #13 Dibble, Apr 18, 2019
  14. #14 El Toro, Apr 18, 2019
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  15. Fair point but your comment that started this was uncalled for.
     
    #15 Dibble, Apr 18, 2019
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  16. So where did UKIP come into it? :thinkingface:
     
    #16 Exige, Apr 18, 2019
  17. Exige for independent. Wooh hoo. :p:D:upyeah:
     
    #17 Steviegtr, Apr 18, 2019
  18. I'd annihilate the fekkers :bucktooth:
     
    #18 Exige, Apr 18, 2019
  19. Weird that. I thought we Duke owners all stuck together & although Nige was a pisshead he was the only one who spoke any sense. Or is it me who just talks crap & can connect with him. :poop::poop::poop:
     
    #19 Steviegtr, Apr 18, 2019
  20. But now I need to sleep, as I am full of beer :blush:
     
    #20 Exige, Apr 18, 2019
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