…(Directional) Michelin Primacy MXV4 (Symmetric) Michelin Pilot Super Sport (Asymmetric) One of the most common questions I receive about tire tread design has to do with asymmetric tires. Their tread design makes it look like the tires on one side of the vehicle are rotating in the wrong direction.…
…pattern of their newly purchased asymmetric tires. While I agree the look of the grooves would lead you to have them pointing in a downward direction during rotation, the reality is there isn't a significant enough of difference for it to matter. With an asymmetric design you need the larger…
…the Ventus V4 ES H105. The Ventus S1 noble2 has an asymmetric tread design compared to the directional design of the V4 ES H105. This offers you the ability to fully rotate the tires on the vehicle to maximize treadlife. In addition, asymmetric tires tend to stay quieter as they wear. Hankook uses…
…and outboard halves feature the same pattern. Tires featuring symmetric tread patterns can be mounted in any direction and allow for multiple tire rotation options. Asymmetric An asymmetrical tread design changes pattern across the face of the tire. They're designed to blend the requirements of…
…ahead. Tires with asymmetric tread patterns allow using multiple tire rotation patterns. Two of our highest rated all-season asymmetrical tires are the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus and Continental ExtremeContact DWS. Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus Continental ExtremeContact DWS Directional…
…level! The new tread design goes back to one of the first models Goodyear developed for Corvette (the GS-C), tires that have a unique asymmetric and directional tread pattern to give superior traction in both wet and dry. We're excited to have the new Supercar available and encourage C6 Z06 owners…
Many of the newer tires being introduced have an asymmetric design that were previously directional. Bridgestone Potenza RE750 old directional design Bridgestone Potenza RE760 new asymmetric design Why asymmetric design. Europe recent phased in new stricter noise standards over the past 5 years. as…
…your tires, those two tires should always be installed on the rear axle.) If you're installing directional tires, make sure the arrow is pointing in the right direction. And if you're installing asymmetric tires, make sure all branding on the sidewall faces outward. Finally, if you're installing…
…sidewall. The arrow indicates the direction in which the tire should turn. ASYMMETRIC TIRES ONLY All tires should show sidewall branding indicating side facing outward. Tire lettering highlighted in yellow for illustrative purposes only. DIRECTIONAL AND ASYMMETRIC TIRES Look for "Side Facing…
…if you have the appearance of two of the tires running backward when looking at the tread but have the outside sidewall mounted out the tire is mounted correctly. Below are examples of asymmetrical tread patterns: Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Continental ExtremeContact DWS
…driving straight ahead. Tires featuring asymmetric tread patterns allow using multiple tire rotation patterns. Directional (Unidirectional) Tread Patterns A directional (also called a unidirectional) tread pattern is designed to roll in only one direction. It incorporates lateral grooves on both…
…as Original Equipment on a number of new Ford Mustangs, this aggressive-looking tire is refined for street driving yet capable of holding its own on the track. The tread compound itself features an asymmetric and directional tread design that blends dry road traction with wet road reliability.
…SuperCar G: 2 ROF! The Eagle F1 Supercar G: 2 (Generation 2) ROF (Run On Flat) features a race-inspired tread compound molded into a unique asymmetric and directional tread design that rewards the driver with a blend of dry road traction combined with wet road confidence. The outer edge of the tire…
…Commission for Europe (U.N.E.C.E.)." The directional tire design, with its V-shaped pattern to pump water out of the way, was presenting challenges in meeting these new standards. A solution was found with the asymmetric design. An asymmetric tread pattern blends the different traction elements…
…ASX Continental ExtremeContact DWS Directional (Unidirectional) Tread Patterns A directional tread pattern is designed to roll in only one direction. It incorporates lateral grooves on both sides of the tire’s centerline that point in the same direction and result in v-shaped tread blocks.…
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