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     Dapope |
I just bought a set of pilot roads and with the tires in proper rotation, the front tread pattern appears to be running backwards. I'm sure it is correct, but I bought them from an internet website so I want to be sure something is not amiss. Does anyone have pics of their pilot roads? | ||
| Glitch |
Look at the sidewall for an arrow that says rotation, to make sure it's on right. | ||
| Gowindward |
Trust the rotation arrows  | ||
| Dapope |
They aren't on the bike yet. If I have them side by side (in the proper rotation direction), the tread pattern on the front tire looks reversed compared to the rear. If I had a digital camera I could show you. The tread patterns on the front and rear tire are not identical but they are close and like I said I'm not to concerned but I do want to make sure. | ||
| Dapope |
Oops you beat me to the post. Thanks. That pic is what I was looking for. Strange though hey. I've never seen a directional tire of any kind with the pattern running like that. | ||
| 2k4xb12 |
My Metzelers are the same way... When I first switched to the Sportecs, that same thing caught my eye -- even had somebody tell me it was on backwards. Had to show them the arrow. Steve. | ||
| Xbalex |
the stock dunlops run the same way.front reversed. | ||
| Rpmchris |
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| Wahmbush |
I noticed that on some bikes. I was told its done that way so the front pushes water out and forward so the rear tire has better contact in the wet. True? You got me but it sounded good. | ||
| Lovematt |
Tread patterns have always been something of interest to me...how they are designed relative to their function. If you think about it...the forces for each tire when being used for braking (front) or acceleration (rear) are reversed as well. Kind of makes the different tread patterns make sense. In most cases, the tires will disort in a similar manner when under those forces. | ||
| M1combat |
It's a combination of factors of course... The front is more narrow so it doesn't need as much mater evacuation capability. The "reversed" tread pattern helps while on the brakes. The rear tire needs a little more water evac capability because in a turn, it'll be alittle inside the front tire so it's in a fresh path. You don't use the rear brakes much anyway, and yeah, the acceleration forces are acting the opposite way from the front tire. | ||
| Jak |
Anyone care to give an evaluation of the Pilot Roads? Mileage? | ||
| Lovematt |
I have been running them for the last 20,000 miles on my XB9R. I get around 9500 miles out of a front and just over 8000 out of a rear. I love this tire...lots of tread and the structural stability is good. Highly recommend it for varied riding... | ||
| Rpmchris |
I have around 6500 miles on mine. I do probably 85% commuting on mostly highways, and the rear is starting to get a flat spot. My stock D207s did it in 1500 miles. I can likely get another 1000-1500 out of the rear and I WILL buy these again. |
