How to Install Directional Tread Tires?

[Metal2You]

I hate to sound like a fool, but there is probably good reason for that

 

Anyway, I just got Potenza RE-01's on new wheels delivered by Tire Rack and I don't know which direction the treads are supposed to be mounted.

 

Does the swooping cut on the sides point forward, or backward. I'm guessing it should point forward as pictured here:

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+RE-01R

 

Anybody know?

[johnAWD]

Check the directional arrows on the sidewall?

[Unfeign]

Yep, there will be an arrow on the sidewall with "Rotation" next to it, or possibly wording that says "This Side Out."

 

http://www.tunerworks.ca/products/image/products/bs_potenza_re01r_ci2_l.jpg

 

In taking a look, the direction should roll with the "arrows" foward. The channels down the middle and sipes going out help push any water out of the way, and give the performance. I have occassionally seen tires where the correct rotation is with the "arrows" going backward, but this is rare.

[Metal2You]

Yes, there is an arrow labeled "Rotation" pointing forward, resulting in the tread orientation in the picture.

 

Thanks guys!

[meier motor sports]

the thread pattern on the top side of the tire (when mounted) should point towrds the front of the car. there is a arrow on the side of the tire. it will also indicate direction of rotation. the left side goes counter clockwise and the right goes clockwise

[ilh]

the left side goes counter clockwise and the right goes clockwise

Only in the northern hemisphere.