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Re: Spare Tyres

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:06 pm
by Doom Patrol
Yes, you are quite right of course. I must admit I didn't notice it initially. I shall have to be a bit more observant next time. It's just that I've not come across this before and was momentarily confused. Easy to do. :D

Re: Spare Tyres

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:39 pm
by Daggs
Well thanks to this thread. I and others can avoid making the same mistake. ;) :D :D :D

Re: Spare Tyres

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:53 pm
by corrado
Bi-sexual tyres, whatever next. :D :D :o

Re: Spare Tyres

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:59 pm
by Doom Patrol
Daggs wrote:Well thanks to this thread. I and others can avoid making the same mistake. ;) :D :D :D
Well, not a mistake so much as awkward and not the end of the world.
corrado wrote:Bi-sexual tyres, whatever next. :D :D :o
It's the future. :D

Re: Spare Tyres

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:56 pm
by Skar
That's bloody daft, how about buying a proper tyre as a spare? :bouncyeng:

Re: Spare Tyres

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:20 pm
by kejj
Wow, what brand and model of tyre is that?
Good to know to avoid in the future.

Re: Spare Tyres

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:27 pm
by Doom Patrol
Conti Twists. I'm sure loads of people must have used them, or are using them, but I've never heard of this before. I'm just curious now as to what advantage there might be to reversing them for the rear tyre? Might be worth getting in touch with Continental themselves perhaps?

Re: Spare Tyres

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:30 pm
by mark
i have always fitted dual directional tyres as maked for the simple reason the manufacturer knows a hell of a lot more than a bunch of moped riders :o

Re: Spare Tyres

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:46 pm
by Doom Patrol
I'm not so sure of the wisdom of that remark. However, I've sent them an e.mail and it will be interesting to see what they say.

Re: Spare Tyres

Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:30 pm
by rog60
On Conti Zippy 1's there is the same problem in that the arrow has to face the direction of wheel travel, so on the front rims the arrow is on the nearside and on the rear rims the arrow is on the off side.................still as clear as mud :frog: :frog: :frog: