Re: [MV] Directional tire directions

Alan Bowes (Inbox@todacosa.com)
Fri, 05 Jun 1998 15:40:36 -0600

I absolutely agree. I was merely using mud as an example because it is easy to
visualize the stuff plugging the tread.
Alan

Dave Cole wrote:

> This is true. However it is also true that the V pointing forward also
> gives much better traction on dry soft surfaces also. etc.
>
> 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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