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directional running backwards
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:00 am
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
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:23 am
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
christover
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:32 am
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...
Scott
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:52 am
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...
Scott
i guess that would explain why a lot of farming attachments run directional backwards. sort of makes sense to me now
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 10:43 am
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.
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 12:56 pm
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
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 1:43 pm
by Maxtd5def
The Micket T website suggests either way, depending in whether you want traction or flotation
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/faq_ ... html#faq10
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:27 am
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...
cheers
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:56 pm
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