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Title: Caravan Tyres
Post by: Auto Addict on 08 March 2012, 07:59:29
Are they directional?

Someone told me it's a good idea to swop offside to nearside, and visa versa, every year to even wear.

But, if they're directional, surely you can't do that, as it would reverse the direction.
Title: Re: Caravan Tyres
Post by: feeutfo on 08 March 2012, 08:09:38
Not all tyres are directional.

Is there an arrow on the side wall...


... What am I doing? Caravan handling? (Sigh...)
Title: Re: Caravan Tyres
Post by: Andy B on 08 March 2012, 08:29:44
As the suspension guru says, not all tyres are the same. Too early for me for the technicalities of tyres, but as you say some are directional, others have 'outside' on the side of the tyre so as long as it's fitted to the rim correctly, it can go either side of the car/caravan.
Title: Re: Caravan Tyres
Post by: Auto Addict on 08 March 2012, 08:39:24
Can't see an arrow, will have a proper look later.
Title: Re: Caravan Tyres
Post by: aaronjb on 08 March 2012, 09:04:53
... What am I doing? Caravan handling? (Sigh...)

So what are your thoughts on Falkens for a caravan? ;)
Title: Re: Caravan Tyres
Post by: Auto Addict on 08 March 2012, 09:07:10
Not all tyres are directional.

Is there an arrow on the side wall...


... What am I doing? Caravan handling? (Sigh...)

You're obviously a secret caravan lover :D
Title: Re: Caravan Tyres
Post by: Auto Addict on 08 March 2012, 09:14:42
Just had another look, there's isn't an arrow, and they don't say outside (unless the outside was fitted on the inside), so, I presume it doesn't matter.
Title: Re: Caravan Tyres
Post by: henryd on 08 March 2012, 09:29:29
Just had another look, there's isn't an arrow, and they don't say outside (unless the outside was fitted on the inside), so, I presume it doesn't matter.

I can't see that swapping them around has much benefit unless your van is a four wheeler which has a slight alignment issues between axles
Title: Re: Caravan Tyres
Post by: Auto Addict on 08 March 2012, 09:30:41
Just had another look, there's isn't an arrow, and they don't say outside (unless the outside was fitted on the inside), so, I presume it doesn't matter.

I can't see that swapping them around has much benefit unless your van is a four wheeler which has a slight alignment issues between axles

Nor can I, to be honest.
Title: Re: Caravan Tyres
Post by: feeutfo on 08 March 2012, 13:12:33
... What am I doing? Caravan handling? (Sigh...)

So what are your thoughts on Falkens for a caravan? ;)
That would be an end for all concerned surely?

Actually, now you mention it... ;D