Tire Pattern

[free2d]

Is there any reviews on whether asymmetric tire pattern is better or worse vs uni-directional? Eg. Michelin Preceda and Yoko AD07.

I always thot directional is better that inside-outside tire.

Anyone knows which is better?

Thanks

[TypeLess]

Is there any reviews on whether asymmetric tire pattern is better or worse vs uni-directional? Eg. Michelin Preceda and Yoko AD07.

I always thot directional is better that inside-outside tire.

Anyone knows which is better?

Thanks

im my opinion asymmetric tyres is better.
here are some differences i can think of between the 2 designs:

Asymmetric

• Can be Rotated to all 4 positions of a car
• More quite than directional
• better performance is achieved from different inside & outside tyre pattern, inside usually for better wet performance and outside for high speed conerning.

Directional

• Can only be rotated from front to back & vise-versa
• cosmetically more attractive
• good water dispersion on wet roads
• usually more noisier

Now keep in mind both types of tyre are all good but just asymmetric has abit more advantages over directional.

[FunkyR]

dont really know but asymmetrical patterns may not necessarily be able to be rotated to all 4 positions - the higher end tyres are still directional.....

from my eye ball opinion, it seems like the bigger manufacturers have moved away from uni-directional V-shaped treads.... look at the S02, RE070, Pilot sport PS2 etc.... but a few still use them Goodyear eagle F1 D3, Yoko V102 etc.....

[Limbo]

yeah i noted that all the high performance and semi slicks are directional.
So i would say it is prob better with directional...