tread direction

vrodave · 05-11-2008, 11:16 AM

I just put on new tires, with the arrows in the correct direction but noticed the tread is opposite direction between the front and rear. The rear as the tread reaches the road the groves run from center out and opposite on the front tire. Out to in. Why is this?

Hobbit · 05-11-2008, 11:38 AM

the front tread follows the rotation for stability and grip in corners, the rear the opposite for stability and grip to drive the bike forward.

vrodave · 05-11-2008, 11:55 AM

And I always thought the tread patterns were there to direct water away from the tire to help avoid hydroplane. Thanks alot, I learned something today. P.S. thanks for the quick reply

Hobbit · 05-11-2008, 12:00 PM

no probs, regardless of tread direction it will squeeze water away to prevent the hydroplane effect when in water.
welcome to the forum

vrodave · 05-11-2008, 12:02 PM

Thanks

05-11-2008, 11:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
vrodave New Family Ride: 2002 vrod Join Date: 2008, May 11 Posts: 8	tread direction I just put on new tires, with the arrows in the correct direction but noticed the tread is opposite direction between the front and rear. The rear as the tread reaches the road the groves run from center out and opposite on the front tire. Out to in. Why is this?

05-11-2008, 11:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 Custom Street Bob Join Date: 2007, May 18 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 4,008 My Mood:	Re: tread direction the front tread follows the rotation for stability and grip in corners, the rear the opposite for stability and grip to drive the bike forward. __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

05-11-2008, 11:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
vrodave New Family Ride: 2002 vrod Join Date: 2008, May 11 Posts: 8	Re: tread direction And I always thought the tread patterns were there to direct water away from the tire to help avoid hydroplane. Thanks alot, I learned something today. P.S. thanks for the quick reply

05-11-2008, 12:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 Custom Street Bob Join Date: 2007, May 18 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 4,008 My Mood:	Re: tread direction no probs, regardless of tread direction it will squeeze water away to prevent the hydroplane effect when in water. welcome to the forum __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

05-11-2008, 12:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
vrodave New Family Ride: 2002 vrod Join Date: 2008, May 11 Posts: 8	Re: tread direction Thanks

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