Asymmetric tyres

[RedRobin]

Asymmetrical tyres are those which have a tread pattern that is different from one side to another - ie non symmetrical. Tread patterns vary, some giving particularly good dry grip, some have characteristics designed to enhance wet performance. An asymmetrical tyre offers the best of both worlds by combining the two patterns across the width of the tread.

The outside of the tread pattern consists usually of larger stiffer tread blocks that help with cornering performance whilst the inner blocks are particularly suited to wet performance. Very often, asymmetric tyres feature a continuous central rib in the pattern that aids straight-line stability. Asymmetric tyres must be fitted with the correct side facing outwards - this is marked on the sidewall of the tyre - to get the best performance. Some asymmetric tyres are also directional and in these cases the vehicle will have specific "left" and "right" handed tyres. Tyres such as this are usually only found on ultra high performance vehicles.

....Jay, did you write this ^? Or, if not, what's the source please? 

[rotor]

Asymmetrical tyres are those which have a tread pattern that is different from one side to another - ie non symmetrical. Tread patterns vary, some giving particularly good dry grip, some have characteristics designed to enhance wet performance. An asymmetrical tyre offers the best of both worlds by combining the two patterns across the width of the tread.

The outside of the tread pattern consists usually of larger stiffer tread blocks that help with cornering performance whilst the inner blocks are particularly suited to wet performance. Very often, asymmetric tyres feature a continuous central rib in the pattern that aids straight-line stability. Asymmetric tyres must be fitted with the correct side facing outwards - this is marked on the sidewall of the tyre - to get the best performance. Some asymmetric tyres are also directional and in these cases the vehicle will have specific "left" and "right" handed tyres. Tyres such as this are usually only found on ultra high performance vehicles.

Spot on. The only thing I don't understand about asymmetric tyres is that on one side of the car the tread matches the rotation of the tyres and water is channelled outwards, but on the other side of the car the tread is reversed, channelling the water into the centre of the tyre. This is pretty counter-intuitive to me!

[Lyons]

On a non asymmetric related note, has anyone any experience with Goodyear Efficient Grip tyres?

[Hedge]

Asymmetrical tyres are those which have a tread pattern that is different from one side to another - ie non symmetrical. Tread patterns vary, some giving particularly good dry grip, some have characteristics designed to enhance wet performance. An asymmetrical tyre offers the best of both worlds by combining the two patterns across the width of the tread.

The outside of the tread pattern consists usually of larger stiffer tread blocks that help with cornering performance whilst the inner blocks are particularly suited to wet performance. Very often, asymmetric tyres feature a continuous central rib in the pattern that aids straight-line stability. Asymmetric tyres must be fitted with the correct side facing outwards - this is marked on the sidewall of the tyre - to get the best performance. Some asymmetric tyres are also directional and in these cases the vehicle will have specific "left" and "right" handed tyres. Tyres such as this are usually only found on ultra high performance vehicles.

....Jay, did you write this ^? Or, if not, what's the source please? 

He 'borrowed' it from here. http://www.etyres.co.uk/glossary-tyre-terms?term=asymmetrical

 

[RedRobin]

Asymmetrical tyres are those which have a tread pattern that is different from one side to another - ie non symmetrical. Tread patterns vary, some giving particularly good dry grip, some have characteristics designed to enhance wet performance. An asymmetrical tyre offers the best of both worlds by combining the two patterns across the width of the tread.

The outside of the tread pattern consists usually of larger stiffer tread blocks that help with cornering performance whilst the inner blocks are particularly suited to wet performance. Very often, asymmetric tyres feature a continuous central rib in the pattern that aids straight-line stability. Asymmetric tyres must be fitted with the correct side facing outwards - this is marked on the sidewall of the tyre - to get the best performance. Some asymmetric tyres are also directional and in these cases the vehicle will have specific "left" and "right" handed tyres. Tyres such as this are usually only found on ultra high performance vehicles.

....Jay, did you write this ^? Or, if not, what's the source please? 

He 'borrowed' it from here. http://www.etyres.co.uk/glossary-tyre-terms?term=asymmetrical

 

....Yes, I thought it was written a bit too eloquently for a northerner 

[I'll get my coat] 

[JPC]

Asymmetrical tyres are those which have a tread pattern that is different from one side to another - ie non symmetrical. Tread patterns vary, some giving particularly good dry grip, some have characteristics designed to enhance wet performance. An asymmetrical tyre offers the best of both worlds by combining the two patterns across the width of the tread.

The outside of the tread pattern consists usually of larger stiffer tread blocks that help with cornering performance whilst the inner blocks are particularly suited to wet performance. Very often, asymmetric tyres feature a continuous central rib in the pattern that aids straight-line stability. Asymmetric tyres must be fitted with the correct side facing outwards - this is marked on the sidewall of the tyre - to get the best performance. Some asymmetric tyres are also directional and in these cases the vehicle will have specific "left" and "right" handed tyres. Tyres such as this are usually only found on ultra high performance vehicles.

....Jay, did you write this ^? Or, if not, what's the source please? 

He 'borrowed' it from here. http://www.etyres.co.uk/glossary-tyre-terms?term=asymmetrical

 

....Yes, I thought it was written a bit too eloquently for a northerner 

[I'll get my coat] 

[Hedge]

....Yes, I thought it was written a bit too eloquently for a northerner  

[I'll get my coat]  

I would get a Flak Jacket Robin or some Body Armour. 

PS. That is where one also comes from, don't you know.

[RedRobin]

....Yes, I thought it was written a bit too eloquently for a northerner  

[I'll get my coat]  

I would get a Flak Jacket Robin or some Body Armour.  

PS. That is where one also comes from, don't you know.

....I'm one to talk - I was born in Leeds, Yorkshire and my dad's side of the family were northerners right up to bonnie Scotland.

That's put a rather asymmetric spin on this thread