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aeipee13 · 05-24-2009, 03:40 AM

Do you think reverse mounting will affect handling since the tires are directional or is that part of the experience? I've done it before (per a mounting mistake) and only noticed more tire noise. It was the first time I used the tire (older Dunlop from 2002 kinda like the Star Specs) so I actually noticed the noise reduction after the fact.

If I had done it intentionally I would have paid more attention to handling when they were reversed. Reversed tread and handling has been one of those questions in the back of my mind ever since. Let me know how it goes because it could be a real money/tire saver.

Tamago · 05-24-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by aeipee13

Do you think reverse mounting will affect handling since the tires are directional or is that part of the experience? I've done it before (per a mounting mistake) and only noticed more tire noise. It was the first time I used the tire (older Dunlop from 2002 kinda like the Star Specs) so I actually noticed the noise reduction after the fact.

If I had done it intentionally I would have paid more attention to handling when they were reversed. Reversed tread and handling has been one of those questions in the back of my mind ever since. Let me know how it goes because it could be a real money/tire saver.

spend a radial compound backwards and you won't like the results.

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05-24-2009, 03:40 AM	#1
aeipee13 DKDC Drives: Yarlet Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: los angeles Posts: 200	Do you think reverse mounting will affect handling since the tires are directional or is that part of the experience? I've done it before (per a mounting mistake) and only noticed more tire noise. It was the first time I used the tire (older Dunlop from 2002 kinda like the Star Specs) so I actually noticed the noise reduction after the fact. If I had done it intentionally I would have paid more attention to handling when they were reversed. Reversed tread and handling has been one of those questions in the back of my mind ever since. Let me know how it goes because it could be a real money/tire saver.