Directional tire on backwards?
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08-23-2009, 06:08 AM
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There is a post on the 1130 V-Rod forum about the same thing and Metzeler Tires told him to change it ASAP and the shop gave him a new one free Good luck
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08-23-2009, 07:44 AM
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If the tires are tubeless, then chances are the tire doesnt have directional markings. The only indicator is the tread pattern, which is designed to move water to the outside of the tire. It wont make much of a difference which direction the tire is rotating as long as you dont do a bunch of riding in the rain.
Since you've already given the tire a set, dont change it now or it will separate. I doubt the indy is going to change the tire out, but it doesnt hurt to ask. Unless the tire IS marked, then the indy is up the creek without a paddle.
And for those naysayers that dispute it, you need to quit listening to others talk about 20 year old technology and pay more attention to the current stuff.
Since you've already given the tire a set, dont change it now or it will separate. I doubt the indy is going to change the tire out, but it doesnt hurt to ask. Unless the tire IS marked, then the indy is up the creek without a paddle.
And for those naysayers that dispute it, you need to quit listening to others talk about 20 year old technology and pay more attention to the current stuff.
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08-23-2009, 11:04 AM
Thanks wescoot ! You pretty much verified what I said , one other thing , once a tire is "run in" (broken in) it will make no difference due to the heat cycling of the rubber to complete the bonding process.
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