Some do...some don't. I didn't. The school of thought for mounting backward is that rear tires are made for the torque of acceleration not braking so if you run it backward your applying torque in the proper direction on the tire.
Because they are rear tires which are loaded on acceleration. Fronts are loaded on braking. You have to reverse it so the belts are oriented toward the load. I'm sure someone will post the statement by Metzler that tells you that you have to.
because its actually a rear tire. the tread on the rear tire is designed to give you forward bite. the tread on the front is designed for the best braking. so, if you run the rear designed tire in a reverse direction your braking should be better. i hope this helps. im not an engineer or a tire expert. im just repeating what ive read 1000 times on this very forum.
that being said, im running that same setup and i extremely happy with it.:bigthumbsup:
Trust us. This has been debated and discussed and disemated to death in other threads. The concensis is to do what Metzler recommends and run it in reverse. Some here seem to think the know better and are willing to ignore the warnings and risk belt seperation. I would advise you not to listen to them. but it's your bike, your life, and your choice. I'm running mine in reverse and it is working well.
If you're not on the edge you're taking up to much space. You don't have to be a richard either. BTW, I run a Pirelli and they DO NOT recommend running the tire in reverse.
Maybe they make their tires differently. I wish I could find the statement from Metzler. They do specify that their rear tires should be run opposite the marking on the tire if used on the front. I think Hink has the statement.
I know when I get mine I'll do what Metzler recommends and run it in reverse.
Woody, I wouldn't chit you bro. I have spent hours on the phone with them. I would not lead you in the wrong direction. If you are running a rear tire on the front, it is supposed to be run in reverse. If not, this is what occurs. Just looking out for YOU. I's your choice, and your bike brother. See you in a few weeks.:bigthumbsup:
Rear tires can be mounted at front wheels?
When producing tires, the top cap is heated with an angle bump on the carcass. To prevent the detachment of the assembled edges the tire has to be mounted (concerning the main stress: acceleration force at the rear wheel or brake force at the front wheel) corresponding to the respective declaration.
Therefore the declaration of the driving direction at the tires� sidewall is a very important safety regard and has to be noticed absolute. It is not allowed to mount front tires at rear wheels.
In case you intend to mount a rear tire on a front wheel it has to be assembled contrary to the driving direction declaration (direction of the arrow at the tires� sidewall). Please observe the standards in your country. In any doubts we kindly ask you to consult your dealer.
Woody, I wouldn't chit you bro. I have spent hours on the phone with them. I would not lead you in the wrong direction. If you are running a rear tire on the front, it is supposed to be run in reverse. If not, this is what occurs. Just looking out for YOU. I's your choice, and your bike brother. See you in a few weeks.:bigthumbsup:
If you look at a Metzeler front tire, it runs the tread in the same direction as the rear tire reversed. If anyone has a 130/70 Metzeler up front, and could post a pic of it mounted in the intended direction of rotation, you'd see what I'm talking about.
If you look at a Metzeler front tire, it runs the tread in the same direction as the rear tire reversed. If anyone has a 130/70 Metzeler up front, and could post a pic of it mounted in the intended direction of rotation, you'd see what I'm talking about.
With time I found I do not like the Metz in the front of this bike. There are lots better tires out there that will match and track with our back tires.
One is not fighting with the bike in the corners.
Rear tires can be mounted at front wheels?
When producing tires, the top cap is heated with an angle bump on the carcass. To prevent the detachment of the assembled edges the tire has to be mounted (concerning the main stress: acceleration force at the rear wheel or brake force at the front wheel) corresponding to the respective declaration.
Therefore the declaration of the driving direction at the tires� sidewall is a very important safety regard and has to be noticed absolute. It is not allowed to mount front tires at rear wheels.
In case you intend to mount a rear tire on a front wheel it has to be assembled contrary to the driving direction declaration (direction of the arrow at the tires� sidewall). Please observe the standards in your country. In any doubts we kindly ask you to consult your dealer.
My 160-60-18 Dunlop Roadsmart is described as a jointless top cap, which I take to mean one piece as opposed to an overlapped cap like Metezler's.
I mounted it reversed anyway. Looks like it's going to last a long time compared to my E-3 250 rear which seems to be wearing fairly quickly.
The ride and look are great though, and I've gotten so used to the handling (slightly heavier in the front), I'd never go back to a 130 front.
Just thought i'd share what was told to me about tires.
In line to fitting tires the opposite direction of what it was intended to be is dangerous especially when riding in wet conditions. The way tire threads are developed was kinda about allowing the tire to cut thru water properly as in it has to contact water puddles easily and be able to allow the water to flow away the right way.
So with this reversing the tire will be plainly dangerous in wet...never heard anything about dry conditions at all till reading this thread.
Just thought i'd share what was told to me about tires.
In line to fitting tires the opposite direction of what it was intended to be is dangerous especially when riding in wet conditions. The way tire threads are developed was kinda about allowing the tire to cut thru water properly as in it has to contact water puddles easily and be able to allow the water to flow away the right way.
So with this reversing the tire will be plainly dangerous in wet...never heard anything about dry conditions at all till reading this thread.
As stated previously, the (rear tire) tread pattern (when mounted on the front) matches the 130, only when mounted in reverse. So, to use the tread pattern as it is intended, it must be mounted in reverse.
If you look at a Metzeler front tire, it runs the tread in the same direction as the rear tire reversed. If anyone has a 130/70 Metzeler up front, and could post a pic of it mounted in the intended direction of rotation, you'd see what I'm talking about.
If you think about it seriously for a second, how fast are you going to be riding in the rain to cause your bike to hydroplane?? If you don't slow down and adjust to weather conditions, you're asking for trouble. I doubt very seriously that the tread pattern running one way or the other will make a difference when it's wet out.
If you think about it seriously for a second, how fast are you going to be riding in the rain to cause your bike to hydroplane?? If you don't slow down and adjust to weather conditions, you're asking for trouble. I doubt very seriously that the tread pattern running one way or the other will make a difference when it's wet out.
Mine will be here next Wednesday. Hopefully I'll have it on for the ride to Staunton! :bigthumbsup: I'll post a pic when it's mounted.
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