Tire Tread Question? - SV650.org

10-02-05, 08:22 PM

I run D208's front and rear. On a car the tread patterns are designed to force water from the center of the tire out so hydroplanning does not occur. On a set of D208 the rear tire is the same as a car but the front is opposite. It appears as it it attemps to force water into the center of the tire. I can explain this in only 3 ways. One, these tires are not meant to be in the rain. Two, the idea is to force water into the path of the rear tire, causing it to break loose first in a corner. Three, the tread pattern on the 208 has nothing to do with its rain performance. Please help me figure out why the tread pattern is the way it is.[/img]

ophic · 10-02-05, 08:28 PM

not fitted backwards is it?

10-02-05, 08:36 PM

pattern in front is opposite the rear cause primary reason for traction in front is braking and in rear acceleration

10-02-05, 08:36 PM

Nope, That is the way they are supposed to run.

Sid Squid · 10-02-05, 08:45 PM

If there were one good way to pattern a tread, we can be sure that most tyres intended for any given purpose would be at least very similar in that respect.

As it is, most tyre manufacturers say that, within reason, the exact pattern of the tread is not critical, again, within reason.

Many tread patterns are greatly affected by marketing pressures, that is, the requirement for a brand design.

10-02-05, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

stuff about tyres

What he said.

10-02-05, 08:22 PM	#1
kern0079 Guest Posts: n/a	Tire Tread Question? I run D208's front and rear. On a car the tread patterns are designed to force water from the center of the tire out so hydroplanning does not occur. On a set of D208 the rear tire is the same as a car but the front is opposite. It appears as it it attemps to force water into the center of the tire. I can explain this in only 3 ways. One, these tires are not meant to be in the rain. Two, the idea is to force water into the path of the rear tire, causing it to break loose first in a corner. Three, the tread pattern on the 208 has nothing to do with its rain performance. Please help me figure out why the tread pattern is the way it is.[/img]

10-02-05, 08:28 PM	#2
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10-02-05, 08:45 PM	#5
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	If there were one good way to pattern a tread, we can be sure that most tyres intended for any given purpose would be at least very similar in that respect. As it is, most tyre manufacturers say that, within reason, the exact pattern of the tread is not critical, again, within reason. Many tread patterns are greatly affected by marketing pressures, that is, the requirement for a brand design. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

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10-02-05, 08:36 PM	#3
RandyO Guest Posts: n/a	pattern in front is opposite the rear cause primary reason for traction in front is braking and in rear acceleration