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yeoushin

Posted 30 May 2012 - 03:50 PM

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I was told by the tire shop Yoko CD2 cannot be rotate due the tread pattern. Is that true@ smile_question.gif

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Posted 30 May 2012 - 03:53 PM

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Am sure you can at least swap the CD2 on the same side from front to back - As no Change to Direction and the 'Inside / Outside" pattern

Not sure whether it Directional and cross swap, meaning from Driver to Left Back Passenger. 'Inside / Outside" pattern
is maintain but direction may be pointing backwards.

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Posted 31 May 2012 - 11:19 AM

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QUOTE (cfa @ May 30 2012, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Am sure you can at least swap the CD2 on the same side from front to back - As no Change to Direction and the 'Inside / Outside" pattern

Not sure whether it Directional and cross swap, meaning from Driver to Left Back Passenger. 'Inside / Outside" pattern
is maintain but direction may be pointing backwards.

All tyres, whether symmetric, asymmetric or directional can be rotated.
For symmetric, front and rear same side or swap sides also can.

For asymmetric actually the same. When swap sides, left to right the outside pattern still faces the outside.

For directional only front to rear, but if need to swap sides then got to remove them from the rims, turn them around then only swap sides, so that the pattern direction still points to the front.... smile_thumbup.gif


From Tire Rack website:-

Symmetric Tread Patterns
A symmetric tread pattern is the most common and features continuous ribs or independent tread blocks across the entire tread face where both inboard and outboard halves feature the same pattern. Tires featuring symmetric tread patterns allow using multiple tire rotation patterns.

Asymmetric Tread Patterns

An asymmetric pattern is designed to blend the requirements of dry grip and water dispersal/snow traction where the tread pattern changes across the face of the tire. An asymmetric tread pattern usually incorporates larger tread ribs/blocks on the outboard side to increase cornering stability on dry roads by offering greater contact area. This also helps to reduce tread squirm and heat buildup on the outside shoulder. The inboard side usually features smaller independent tread blocks to aid wet and/or winter traction when driving straight ahead. Tires featuring asymmetric tread patterns allow using multiple tire rotation patterns.

Directional (Unidirectional) Tread Patterns
A directional (also called a unidirectional) tread pattern is designed to roll in only one direction. It incorporates lateral grooves on both sides of the tireā€™s centerline that point in the same direction and result in v-shaped tread blocks. These grooves enhance hydroplaning resistance at high speeds by pumping water more efficiently through the tread pattern. Unless they are dismounted and remounted on their wheels to accommodate use on the other side of the vehicle, directional tires are to be used on one side of the vehicle and are intended to be rotated from the front axle to the rear axle. If different tire sizes are used on the front vs. rear axle, the tires become location-specific and prohibit tire rotation unless remounted.