Nic Surry Posted September 27, 2018 Posted September 27, 2018 Hi what is the outcome if using direction tyres in the wrong direction as most tracks are clockwise mine are wearing on the outer edge on one side could do with swapping side to level out the wear,Any thoughts/ experience with this? Quote
Rory's Dad Posted September 27, 2018 Posted September 27, 2018 Not a good idea. If there are any diagonals then rain will get squeezed in rather than squeezed out. Also check the geometry. Quote
B.RAD Posted September 28, 2018 Posted September 28, 2018 Depends on the tyre but it can be done. Best speak direct to the tyre manufacturer and see if there's any specific reason they wouldn't recommend it. As you're talking about track use I'd assume water clearing isn't an issue? Quote
TAFKARM Posted September 28, 2018 Posted September 28, 2018 1 minute ago, BCF said: Depends on the tyre but it can be done. Best speak direct to the tyre manufacturer and see if there's any specific reason they wouldn't recommend it. As you're talking about track use I'd assume water clearing isn't an issue? agreed - AR1s can def run in either direction. Quote
Andrew Posted September 28, 2018 Posted September 28, 2018 I know for sure a lot of Caterhams a few years back used to run AO48s backwards on the front axle in one of their race series. (In the dry) Not sure what tyres they're using now. Quote
AdamR Posted September 28, 2018 Posted September 28, 2018 The tyre itself has nothing in the construction that prevents it from being run 'backwards', except for the tread pattern as has been said (but only in the wet). If you are wearing tyres that unevenly I would suggest there is a setup issue somewhere. If you can post a well-lit and in focus photo of each tyre, I can tell you what changes are needed. 1 Quote
SootySport Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 I’ve done this but only on a dry track, no difference in handling or grip at all. Quote
maurici Posted October 14, 2018 Posted October 14, 2018 Is way better take the tyre out an place it in the other wheel, same direction... is the best wy to ectend the life of them... But i agree... in so light car, wear shoul be really even, and geo check is needed... Quote
Nic Surry Posted October 16, 2018 Author Posted October 16, 2018 On 28/09/2018 at 10:33, AdamR said: The tyre itself has nothing in the construction that prevents it from being run 'backwards', except for the tread pattern as has been said (but only in the wet). If you are wearing tyres that unevenly I would suggest there is a setup issue somewhere. If you can post a well-lit and in focus photo of each tyre, I can tell you what changes are needed. These are the Near side tyres from doing llandow in a clockwise direction the off side tyres showed a lot less wear my thoughts was to swap sides and try to even the wear Quote
AdamR Posted October 16, 2018 Posted October 16, 2018 Can't really see any wear there... was it raining? Quote
Nic Surry Posted October 16, 2018 Author Posted October 16, 2018 1 minute ago, AdamR said: Can't really see any wear there... was it raining? It was only about an hour of a dry track probably about 40 laps but its a short track Quote
AdamR Posted October 16, 2018 Posted October 16, 2018 Righto! I'd say you have nothing to worry about, crack on Quote
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