roadrage06

I have a set of MKW M71 Gun Metal Black wheels and Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 225/40ZR18XL on order from BigWheels.net




When they get here I'm gonna need the answer to the following question:

They are a unidirectional tread, which way should the "v" be facing if looking at it from the front of the car? ^ or v

Thanks in advance.

Super_SS

just like u have it in the picture...that is the left side u have pictured..it will tell u on the sidewall which side the tire goes on and which way is forward

LaserBlue07SS

iTrader: (1)

There should be a marking on the side wall that says direction of rotation. the tread pattern will look like a V tho to answer your question.

Sunburst_SS

there will be an arrow on the sidewall telling you which way they should be mounted, but V

roadrage06

Figures it'd be something easy. I had no idea it said that on the side wall.

maverick0716

Just for the record, "uni-directional" means that the tire can be mounted either way. Those tires are "directional". Nice wheel choice by the way.....I have the M72s on mine

Red2.4SS

uni = one

"Unidirectional" tires are designed for a side specific position, either the right side of the left side and are unidierectionally designed to roll and perform in a given position on the vehicle. If installed in the wrong position the tire will not perform its intended function. However, no damage or premature wear to the tires will result. The tire should be dismounted and remounted to roll in the proper direction and on the proper side of the vehicle.

asymmetrical tires can go any which way.

maverick0716

You're right, I got mixed up on the uni-directional, lol. Asymmetrical can roll either way, but must still be mounted a certain way as there is an inside and an outside of the tread pattern.

roadrage06

Just got them all in today! But go figure it decided to F*%$@ snow! Weather should be good by Monday, then they go on.