Tyre Question...

[LiamC]

Right. This might seem the worlds most stupid question...



I've just ordered 2 new tyres from EARS Motorsport down in England somewhere.

And im wondering, Will they both be ok for the front of the car? Will the Tread pattern be the same on each tyre for the front left and front right?

Obviously a front left tyre cannot be swaped over to a right front tyre without turning the tread pattern around and stuff.

Hope someone understands what im trying to ask

 

[Clarkey]

I would certainly expect a set of left and right unless you specified otherwise.

 

[233]

tread will be the same on both tyres unless its something super unusual

you can side a tyre by the way you fit it onto your wheel

 

[Dogbreath]

Obviously a front left tyre cannot be swaped over to a right front tyre without turning the tread pattern around and stuff.

Depends entirely on if they are directional or asymmetric tyres or not

Virtualy no normal tyres are designed to be fitted only in a specific location on the car however.

 

[[TW]Fox]

Totally depends on what tyre you ordered?

 

[LiamC]

Depends entirely on if they are directional or asymmetric tyres or not

Doesn't say.

http://www.ears.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2453&cPath=89#googlebase



Edit- It does... DOH.

 

[BinnsY]

tread will be the same on both tyres unless its something super unusual

you can side a tyre by the way you fit it onto your wheel

Surely this? Even directional tyres can be rotated to the correct direction at point of fitting. It's only if they are already on the wheel and you start trying to swap wheels from side to side you end up with a "backwards" tyre. If there non directional it makes no odds at all.

 

[LiamC]

Stupid question it was, i know, but i honestly didnt know *Facepalm*

"Asymmetric tyres are non directional they can be placed on either side of the vehicle, left or right side."

Maybe i should have spent more time on google

 

[[TW]Fox]

Doesn't say.

http://www.ears.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2453&cPath=89#googlebase

KU39's


http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2012-Auto-Bild-Max-Performance-Tyre-Test.htm

Overall: Poor steering feel, long wet and dry braking, high fuel consumption, poor wear.

 

[LiamC]

I knew you would post something like that

There are some good reviews for them out there though.

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Kumho/Ecsta-KU39.htm

 

[Janesy B]

these tires r simply amazing!!!

Really nice wheels!

They are approve by merc and vw.

I bought a pair of these to replace a pair of Nankang NS2's

Yes great reviews from people who really know their stuff

 

[Dogbreath]

KU39's


http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2012-Auto-Bild-Max-Performance-Tyre-Test.htm

Are you going for a set of Nokians on your 530 next time then?

 

[Philz0r]

best review i ever read was for wan li's "you better kiss your loved ones good bye before you drive on these"

haha

 

[shoes]

Yes great reviews from people who really know their stuff

Yes, but:

The SPT KU39 combines the finest race-derived tyre technology with some of KUMHOs most recent innovations in road tyre design.

RACE derived. RACE!

So it must be good

 

[bledd]

I've never seen a 'left' or 'right' tyre before, don't think they exist do they??

If it's directional, just follow the arrow. If it's asymmetric, follow the 'outdide' marker.

Only becomes a problem when you're moving wheels around on the car without refitting the tyres with if they're directional.