The definition of asymmetric is that one side is different to the other. So as long as the edge of the tyres on one side of the car is the exact reverse of the other then it's all good!
Quote from: homesqueeze on January 24, 2013, 03:54:33 pmThe definition of asymmetric is that one side is different to the other. So as long as the edge of the tyres on one side of the car is the exact reverse of the other then it's all good! ....Yes but Goodyear have designed their asymmetric tread patterns to work best when they are fitted such that the word INSIDE appears on the inside.If the tyre has no such marking my first thought would be that they weren't manufactured by Goodyear but may be a Chinese copy - It has been known in the world of tyres unfortunately.
Quote from: homesqueeze on January 24, 2013, 03:54:33 pmThe definition of asymmetric is that one side is different to the other. So as long as the edge of the tyres on one side of the car is the exact reverse of the other then it's all good! Incorrect. They must be put on specifically according to the tread.
I agree robin... the pattern is too severe in my opinion.
Quote from: richwig83 on January 25, 2013, 12:02:51 pmI agree robin... the pattern is too severe in my opinion.....I remember in my chats with Goodyear Tech guys a while back (early GY Asymm 1 days) it being mentioned that some tyre manufacturers consciously try to design tread patterns to also have aesthetic appeal because it does effect sales.Who in their right mind is going to select a tyre solely based on whether it has a pretty tread pattern!?
i have customers who will pick a cheap tyre over a decent make just on tread pattern
Quote from: maxitrol on January 25, 2013, 08:53:25 pmi have customers who will pick a cheap tyre over a decent make just on tread patternyep explained the differences etc but its there choice....More fool them!