I put a directional tire on in reverse

[999zip999]

What's the problem with putting a directional tire on in reverse.I read it has more rolling resistance but gives you more traction and less speed then if you put it on the right way direction arrow speaking. It only has 25 miles on it in the wrong direction.

 

[Eastwood]

I’m guessing this is not a slick and it has tread right?

If so the main concern is Water. Running a tire backwards the tire will be pushing the water toward the center contact patch on the ground making it slippery

 

[Bigwheel]

Don't worry about it.

 

[spinningmagnets]

The directional tread will have better traction in the rain when its pointed the right way.

On dry roads, either way is fine.

 

[ccihon]

I put a Schwalbe 26" touring tire on backwards on the back of my trike about 2000 miles ago. Forgot it was that way until i read this post. Don't worry about it! Especially on a hub motor rear where the swap is harder.

 

[ZeroEm]

This will be a test, leave it like it is and let us know!

I know it bad to change directions on radial tires, but don't remember worrying about that with bias ply. Any old folks remember.

 

[ccihon]

The rotation pattern for bias ply used to have you swapping left to right, front to back, so rotation did change... And yes, I'm old!

 

[999zip999]

Ok its a ( kenda quick journey ) ebike rated E50 moped tire 26-1.95 . It's a bruiser to get on and off with plastic tire irons. it's on a sun rim rhino lyht with rim brakes - kool stops. 20s 8ah @ 30a lyen stlye. 1,500 edge motor with jb weld. As al edge motors need.https://www.bikebling.com/Kenda-Kwick-Journey-Tire.

 

[ZeroEm]

When are bicycles getting radial tires?

 

[pullin-gs]

It will work, but you will need to ride it backwards though.

 

[Greendog]

:wink: you must turn it round immediately :lol: can't be saying stuff like that with all the ocd bike tuners on here

 

[Eastwood]

For me 50% of the time I put the tire on backwards but then I instantly realize it and reinstall :lol:
You get extra practice that way

 

[E-HP]

If the tire is a knobby and you ride offroad, some tire knobs are cut to provide better traction or braking on dirt.

 

[ZeroEm]

So maybe backwards has better traction going down hill in the dirt with regen and brakes.

 

[E-HP]

So maybe backwards has better traction going down hill in the dirt with regen and brakes.

I reversed my front tire and it helped for braking downhill on looser surfaces, so the tire would grip instead of locking up. Worked great, but I switched it back since it didn't roll as well on pavement.

 

[markz]

I realize it at as I am pumping the tire up to normal pressure.
Then I say Fuckit and dont care.
The only time I need traction was the other day riding river rock going up an angled 2' rock pile and I slide to the side and landed on my butt. A week prior I slide slightly on a steep downhill grassy part where I tried to go down at an angle, touch the brakes and slide an inch or two, 26x4" fat with little tread, sides are smooth.

For me 50% of the time I put the tire on backwards but then I instantly realize it and reinstall :lol:
You get extra practice that way

 

[Chalo]

Most tire tread patterns are only cosmetic, because otherwise how do buyers distinguish your product from others? Directional treads arose as a way to differentiate new tires from older, either-way tread patterns. In all my time of dealing with them, I've never seen anything to suggest that directional treads work better.

In the early '90s, many enthusiasts would mount their tires oppositely oriented front and rear, to optimize for drive in the rear and braking in the front. It probably didn't help, but didn't hurt either. A few tires still specify this arrangement right on the tire sidewall.

 

[MadRhino]

Directional bicycle tires first appeared in MTB racing long ago, and they are still there today. They come in a pair, different front and rear, and it is the pair that is giving the best results. The difference is not perceptible normally, but they are making faster, better runs. Slightly faster, that is meaningful only in a race. Today we ride lower PSI and win races with high rolling resistance. It does prove that rolling resistance is not an important factor in DH racing. On ebikes especially, they mean nothing. You might like one though, but for other reasons than speed. Generally, the best bicycle tires for ebikes are not racing tires because they are made for lighter weight and optimized grip, thus a short expected life. If you fall in love with a DH racing tire on a fast ebike, you need a new budget because you are going to buy a lot of them.

 

[MadRhino]

When are bicycles getting radial tires?

Experiments had been made, with the advent of tubeless, carbon fibres, and synthetic compounds. They are possible, a 4 ply radial close to the weight of actual bicycle tires, but still too expansive to risk a commercial production. But, they are an advantage only for heavy weight bearing and/or very high speed that ebikes are unlikely to require. Few motorcycles are using radial tires, even though they are available for a long time.

 

[Chalo]

Directional bicycle tires first appeared in MTB racing long ago, and they are still there today. They come in a pair, different front and rear, and it is the pair that is giving the best results. The difference is not perceptible normally, but they are making faster, better runs. Slightly faster, that is meaningful only in a race.

It's also worth remembering that if you ride on pavement like most of us do, the tread that matters is on the street, not the tire. Vehicles that race on pavement almost all have the same tread pattern-- none at all-- because that's what gives the best grip. Knobs only start to work once the ground is softer than the tire. On harder surfaces, they worsen grip.

Racing bicycles don't have grooved rain tires because bicycles can't hydroplane.

 

[MadRhino]

...bicycles can't hydroplane.

Oh yes they can, only not on wheels.


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[Eastwood]

Oh yes they can, only not on wheels.

Yeah these definitely hydroplane lol

The concept is actually interesting but they need a throttle and way more power. Maybe DIY

 

[999zip999]

These tires are so tough I took a nail and a hammer snap the nail.A titanium drill bit broke in half. I think I could run these with a hole in the tube they're so stiff. 30miles. Flip or stay ???
What hydroplane who cares I have a bike in the garage and scares the shit out of me and I'll guarantee it levitates. And it's not fully turned up yet.

 

[markz]

These tires are so tough I took a nail and a hammer snap the nail.A titanium drill bit broke in half. I think I could run these with a hole in the tube they're so stiff. 30miles. Flip or stay ???
What hydroplane who cares I have a bike in the garage and scares the shit out of me and I'll guarantee it levitates. And it's not fully turned up yet.

Which one takes a nail and keeps on going? The Kenda Quick Journey?

Ok its a ( kenda quick journey ) ebike rated E50 moped tire 26-1.95 . It's a bruiser to get on and off with plastic tire irons. it's on a sun rim rhino lyht with rim brakes - kool stops. 20s 8ah @ 30a lyen stlye. 1,500 edge motor with jb weld. As al edge motors need.https://www.bikebling.com/Kenda-Kwick-Journey-Tire.

 

[999zip999]

Markz I was having fun but on the side of this tire it says moped it's a 26 by 1.95 and it's rated E50 we would have to ask Charo tell us what E50 actually means . Iust saying this ain't a normal bicycle tire.