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my_vtec77
23-10-2006, 06:31 PM
Hi members:wave: ,
I put a pair of new tyres but i dont know how to check what direction must go forward. Because there's no rotation arrows on them. Actually, my two tyres were flat last week. So i couldnt bring my car to shop. Is there any problem if i put on wrong direction?:confused: Thanks guys.
EuroDude
23-10-2006, 06:35 PM
erm there should be arrows somewhere on them. What tyres are they? Maybe u can take a picture?

U can use www.imageshack.us to upload the pic


[edit] and yeh you need to set them in the right direction otherwise they wont perform/grip well especially in the wet
my_vtec77
23-10-2006, 06:44 PM
I looked couple of time but i couldnt find any. May b i'm blind:p . It's Dunlop SP3000A 91W. I will take a photo if i have chance. That will be better for you guys to look @.
EuroDude
23-10-2006, 06:50 PM
If only two were flat, that means you only changed two tyres yeh?

If so, then you can simply copy the tread direction of the two existing tyres.

http://www.elektrony.cz/images/pneu/dunlop-sp3000a.jpg
tony1234
23-10-2006, 07:00 PM
If all else fails go to a tyre shop and ask them.They'd surely know.Or what about the place that put them on?If they put them on the wrong way that's a bit of a worry.:confused:
EuroDude
23-10-2006, 07:03 PM
Here is a pic of Dunlop's side markings (not neccessarily the SP3000A), notice the J tag where it shows the rotation arrow.

http://www.dunloptyres.co.uk/a/img/ourTyres/pages/car/sidewallMarkings.gif
yfin
23-10-2006, 07:14 PM
I looked couple of time but i couldnt find any. May b i'm blind:p . It's Dunlop SP3000A 91W. I will take a photo if i have chance. That will be better for you guys to look @.
I have those beaut tyres. The great thing is they are non-directional!
EuroDude
23-10-2006, 07:18 PM
Well that explains the confusing diagonal tread :p

lol they could have at least put the words "non-directional" on the tyre so we at least know.
tony1234
23-10-2006, 07:36 PM
I have those beaut tyres. The great thing is they are non-directional!
What are these tyres like?Have you had them long?
yfin
23-10-2006, 07:49 PM
What are these tyres like?Have you had them long?
Simply excellent. Have had them for about 12 months but I have only used them for 6 months (car in storage). For the money they are a great buy. You could buy stiffer cornering and lighter tyres (these are noticeably heavier than my old Falkens but are larger) but on a bang for buck scale these are great. Quiet and confidence inspiring wet weather performance. Car tracks straighter compared to previous directional tyres and rotation is easier. Cost only $185 per corner for 235/45/17 (that is not RRP but due to it being a common size for XR8, XR6 and HSV the price is very competitive in this size - 225/45/17 costs more by $25 per corner - go figure...).
tony1234
23-10-2006, 08:05 PM
Simply excellent. Have had them for about 12 months but I have only used them for 6 months (car in storage). For the money they are a great buy. You could buy stiffer cornering and lighter tyres (these are noticeably heavier than my old Falkens but are larger) but on a bang for buck scale these are great. Quiet and confidence inspiring wet weather performance. Car tracks straighter compared to previous directional tyres and rotation is easier. Cost only $185 per corner for 235/45/17 (that is not RRP but due to it being a common size for XR8, XR6 and HSV the price is very competitive in this size - 225/45/17 costs more by $25 per corner - go figure...).
Interesting.235/45/17?did you mount these on OEM 17s?Price seems good too!Thanks.
yfin
23-10-2006, 08:10 PM
Interesting.235/45/17?did you mount these on OEM 17s?Price seems good too!Thanks.

No on slightly wider rims - 7.5" rather than 7".
tony1234
23-10-2006, 08:13 PM
No on slightly wider rims - 7.5" rather than 7".
OEM 17s mightn't be wide enough?Might have to go with 225s?
yfin
23-10-2006, 08:14 PM
OEM 17s mightn't be wide enough?Might have to go with 225s?

Yes, stick with 225 on OEM rims. It is just a bit stupid that tyres are more expensive in that smaller size.
tony1234
23-10-2006, 08:18 PM
They must sell more 235s than 225s.Therefore cheaper price.Only 10mm width diff.anyway,not much!
my_vtec77
23-10-2006, 11:40 PM
If only two were flat, that means you only changed two tyres yeh?

If so, then you can simply copy the tread direction of the two existing tyres.

http://www.elektrony.cz/images/pneu/dunlop-sp3000a.jpg

I understand. But rear two tyres not in order too. It's a long story. First one tyre flat and i replaced with spare wheel. I went to shop to replace. I told the idiot from the shop to change flat tyre in the boot. But he changed new spare wheel from the front on the car.
But i didnt realize that until another tyre flat and looked at my spare wheel to change.
Anyway, i checked my tyres again but there's no rotation arrows on them. I better bring to shop and check. Thanks for the helps, guys.
my_vtec77
23-10-2006, 11:43 PM
I have those beaut tyres. The great thing is they are non-directional!

Really..:D Now problem solved:zip: Thanks yfin.
tony1234
24-10-2006, 08:48 AM
I understand. But rear two tyres not in order too. It's a long story. First one tyre flat and i replaced with spare wheel. I went to shop to replace. I told the idiot from the shop to change flat tyre in the boot. But he changed new spare wheel from the front on the car.
But i didnt realize that until another tyre flat and looked at my spare wheel to change.
Anyway, i checked my tyres again but there's no rotation arrows on them. I better bring to shop and check. Thanks for the helps, guys.
Maybe go to another tyre shop!!!!