Which way is this tire rolling?

Desloc · 10-14-2003, 07:59 AM

Away from you... or towards you?

http://cycleus.webmichelin.com/tires/comp16soft.htm

Des

Broken Fusion! · 10-14-2003, 08:08 AM

towards, so the ramped side of the knobs rolls first

Faithless · 10-14-2003, 08:08 AM

omg my head its just confused

m33p · 10-14-2003, 08:56 AM

You want the direction rolling away from you

Loopie · 10-14-2003, 12:08 PM

Towards.
Always use the best/most braking edges available.

Desloc · 10-14-2003, 07:39 PM

Any other takers?

Des

Rat · 10-14-2003, 07:41 PM

I have that tire and the direction arrow points in the opposite directions you would think. I hear lots of guys are running them "backwards".

Desloc · 10-14-2003, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rat
I have that tire and the direction arrow points in the opposite directions you would think. I hear lots of guys are running them "backwards".

And which direction is the opposite that 'you would think'?

Des

Rat · 10-14-2003, 08:24 PM

I would think rolling towards you so the ramped knobs are rolling like a highroller.

BAC5.2 · 10-14-2003, 08:47 PM

It's probally rolling away from you...

Curtis · 10-14-2003, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by m33p
You want the direction rolling away from you

always the wise ass.

Nick2468 · 10-14-2003, 10:03 PM

AWAAAAYYYYYY

ronald55555 · 10-14-2003, 10:06 PM

it's rolling towards you for sure, you always want the sloped side of te knob to contact the ground first.

There are some tires you can mount backwards for front wheel to increase braking power. But most tires you can not do that, it will give you less braking grip and the treads will wear prematurely.

for example, you do NOT run a maxxis highroller backwards, and i wouldnt run that michelin you posted backwards.

OptionaL · 10-14-2003, 10:43 PM

I have that tire, and run it rolling away from you. I'm not sure if that's the good way to run it, but It's never slipped on anything yet..

dhrider · 10-14-2003, 10:44 PM

towards

10-14-2003, 07:59 AM	#1
Desloc ~ 4 BaR LoVe ~ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Port Moody Posts: 1,738 Rep Power: 30890	Which way is this tire rolling? Away from you... or towards you? http://cycleus.webmichelin.com/tires/comp16soft.htm Des

10-14-2003, 08:08 AM	#2
Broken Fusion! it's bbq season Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: flying through space on a giant fish Posts: 5,720 Rep Power: 214605	towards, so the ramped side of the knobs rolls first __________________ shop smart, shop s-mart, mhm

10-14-2003, 08:08 AM	#3
Faithless n/b/r troll. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Richmond Posts: 15,916 Rep Power: 314771	omg my head its just confused __________________

10-14-2003, 08:56 AM	#4
m33p Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: I Control The Board. Posts: 2,710 Rep Power: 1015	You want the direction rolling away from you __________________ 2000 VPS Custom Travel sz. medium w/ Raceface BB, Blackspire chainguide, Axiom Seatpost, Tank hs... $400. Champagne Hayes w/rotors... $299/pair. Front 20mm Formula laced to 26" Doublewide w/ 2.8 Michelin and dh tube... $150. Rear Formula laced to 24" DX32 w/ XTR 8spd Cog, Highroller 2.7, dh tube... $200. 8spd XT derailler/shifter...$100. FUNN FatboySlim/Serial Killa 31.8 Combo w/ Odi Lockons... $100. Dainese Legs and Arms sz. med... $100. Magura HS-11's... $50/pair. Or take it all for $1200 and

10-14-2003, 08:47 PM	#10
BAC5.2 DCLXVI Join Date: May 2003 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 4,240 Rep Power: 0	It's probally rolling away from you... __________________ I like my women like I like my Scotch. 15 years old and mixed up with coke.

10-14-2003, 12:08 PM	#5
Loopie Chubbing it up downhill Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: kamLOOPs, BC Posts: 13,578 Rep Power: 1961957	Towards. Always use the best/most braking edges available.

10-14-2003, 07:39 PM	#6
Desloc ~ 4 BaR LoVe ~ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Port Moody Posts: 1,738 Rep Power: 30890	Any other takers? Des

10-14-2003, 07:41 PM	#7
Rat I like the way you roll Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Cambie at 7:00PM Posts: 11,089 Rep Power: 3366845	I have that tire and the direction arrow points in the opposite directions you would think. I hear lots of guys are running them "backwards".

10-14-2003, 08:24 PM	#9
Rat I like the way you roll Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Cambie at 7:00PM Posts: 11,089 Rep Power: 3366845	I would think rolling towards you so the ramped knobs are rolling like a highroller.

10-14-2003, 10:03 PM	#12
Nick2468 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: coquitlam Posts: 1,289 Rep Power: 21637	AWAAAAYYYYYY

10-14-2003, 10:06 PM	#13
ronald55555 5555555555 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,891 Rep Power: 41	it's rolling towards you for sure, you always want the sloped side of te knob to contact the ground first. There are some tires you can mount backwards for front wheel to increase braking power. But most tires you can not do that, it will give you less braking grip and the treads will wear prematurely. for example, you do NOT run a maxxis highroller backwards, and i wouldnt run that michelin you posted backwards.

10-14-2003, 10:44 PM	#15
dhrider Mmmmmm, dirty snow... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Nuthouse terrain park Posts: 672 Rep Power: 0	towards

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