Re: [MV] Directional tire directions

Dave Cole (DA_Cole@compuserve.com)
Fri, 5 Jun 1998 17:10:29 -0400

This is true. However it is also true that the V pointing forward also
gives much better traction on dry soft surfaces also. I have a tractor
with V rib tires on the back, and though the tractor can pull like crazy,=

throw it into reverse and it has much much less traction. =

I think that the tendency to clear the tread while going forward also
causes the tires to bury themselves in the ruts and then the full face o=
f
the tread bits into the ground. Regardless of how it works, I think that=
V
directional tires would be great off road tires on soft surfaces.

Dave

Message text written by Alan Bowes
>Since the point of the V hits the mud first, the mud will be pushed
towards the outside of the tread as the tire slips in it, rather than
being gathered toward the center where it can't escape. This allows the
tread to keep biting, rather than turning the tread into a mud-packed
'racing slick.' So, you have BETTER FORWARD TRACTION with a
forward-pointing V.<

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