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directional running backwards

Post by YankeeDave »

I some times see people running directional tyres the wrong way

why do people do this? any benifit?

I wouldnt think of running my simex backwards, they grip too well in the correct direction

someone enlighten me please
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Post by christover1 »

For some, especially in competition use, the ability for reverse traction is a good bonus. This is usually reversing front ones... some say steering response is also better this way.

I have been running my mongrels all 4 in correct direction, and don't feel the need to change this on mine

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Post by -Scott- »

Something like Claws are designed to push water/slush from the centre of the tread out to the sides - this helps them dig holes?

I guess that running them backwards will tend to pull stuff into the centre and dig less?

Just a guess...

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Post by pongo »

NJ SWB wrote:Something like Claws are designed to push water/slush from the centre of the tread out to the sides - this helps them dig holes?

I guess that running them backwards will tend to pull stuff into the centre and dig less?

Just a guess...

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i guess that would explain why a lot of farming attachments run directional backwards. sort of makes sense to me now
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Post by MY45 »

I think that also instead of having just one (centre) edge gripping onto the rock it has the 2 outer edges gripping. There is also no real need to have unbeleivable cleaing ability on rock.
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Post by bad_religion_au »

also with the claws, if your trying to put your tire up on a sharpish ridge, running them the regular way, the lugs will push the tire off, running them the "wrong" way will push the tire to be centered on the rock
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Post by Maxtd5def »

The Micket T website suggests either way, depending in whether you want traction or flotation

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/faq_ ... html#faq10
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Post by BrettInUte »

tractor tyres - with the traditional v lugged pattern can be fitted either way.

there is usually an arrow on them that indicates a rolling direction and a traction direction.

You are meant to use the rolling direction on non driven wheels (eg implements / trailers) as it rolls easier...

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Post by dr who? »

NJ SWB wrote:Something like Claws are designed to push water/slush from the centre of the tread out to the sides - this helps them dig holes?

I guess that running them backwards will tend to pull stuff into the centre and dig less?

Just a guess...

Scott
yeah thats spot on
run backwards they work better on loose surfaces by holding the dirt in
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