Dumb Tyre Question

[andyelbac]

Just had a new Michelin Cross Climate Camping tyre fitted to my steel spare (decided it was too stressful to run without a proper spare). Anyhow, looking at the tread, I presume their is a reason why the chevron pattern appears directional, but surely this will be reversed depending on what side of the vehicle it's mounted? I'm working on the assumption that Michelin know a tad more than myself when it comes to manufacturing tyres....so nothing to worry about?

 

[Lenny HB]

Lots of tyres these day are directional so have to be fitted to suit the side of the vehicle they are going to be used on.

With a spare it is acceptable run them on the wrong side until you get the tyre with a problem sorted. Obviously the grip level won't be quite the same.

 

[Stoosal]

If tyres are directional they will have an arrow on outer depicting what way they rotate.

 

[tacr2man]

Running in the wrong direction will cause a change in all the parameters eg , economy , noise grip stability,tread life but not to any great amount , and especially if it is just used as Lenny HB suggests . Not suitable if trying for best lap time

 

[David and Sally]

That’s so you can do donuts and wheel spins without loosing grip.

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[DJIT]

I am thinking of fitting some Agilis cross-climates, but I was thinking of just keep the supplied, existing tyre on the spare.
If worst comes to worst, and the front tyre goes and I need the extra grip, I can always put the spare on the back, and put the one remaining good tyre on the front - even though that would need 2 changes.

 

[Lenny HB]

The reason I went for Toyo's was because they are non-directional.

 

[andyelbac]

Always learning on here! Thanks everyone

 

[Two on Tour]

I fitted new Cross Climate's for this winter trip, but have kept my Hankook non- directional spare as my spare.