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rsagona1
01-09-2006, 01:42 PM
Would using a directional tire the wrong direction for maybe 50 miles cause that to go flat?


Also, seperate question. Can I still buy OEM rims for an E36 from BMW or do I have to buy replicas?
Thanks.
NobleForums
01-09-2006, 02:24 PM
It shouldn't go flat because of that. For most directional tires, use them the wrong way and you'll give up a bit of the grip (mostly wet grip).
rsagona1
01-09-2006, 09:09 PM
It shouldn't go flat because of that. For most directional tires, use them the wrong way and you'll give up a bit of the grip (mostly wet grip).

Thanks alot, that's what I figured there's no way it would have gone flat that quickly.

BTW, nice sig:buttrock
HSCC///M3
01-09-2006, 09:59 PM
Running directional tires backwards will not cause the tire to go flat. However, it may cause tread separation! :eek:
Jim@tirerack
01-10-2006, 09:36 AM
The only thing you will give up is wet traction in standing water. We did a tire test running the directional tires the wrong way and the dry grip was the same.
s_ribs
01-10-2006, 11:56 AM
The only thing you will give up is wet traction in standing water. We did a tire test running the directional tires the wrong way and the dry grip was the same.

You guys test EVERYTHING! I love it!
bimmerboi330
01-10-2006, 12:30 PM
You guys test EVERYTHING! I love it!

Dude, its Tire Rack, I would be worried if he didn't chime in with some test they did.

In Tire Rack we trust!

Otherwise, youcan easily find some real OEM rims on the forums from the guys who are upgrading thier wheels. Someone is always selling thier rims.
Jim@tirerack
01-10-2006, 01:05 PM
We even did a test where we mismatched tires and found out why it is not a good idea.
metale
01-10-2006, 01:41 PM
We even did a test where we mismatched tires and found out why it is not a good idea.

Can you just post some general conclusions? ;)
K69camaroz28
01-10-2006, 02:33 PM
We even did a test where we mismatched tires and found out why it is not a good idea.
hahahahahahaha what happened
s_ribs
01-10-2006, 02:36 PM
Dude, its Tire Rack, I would be worried if he didn't chime in with some test they did.

Duh, that was the point. It's good for them to know we appreciate it.
tatawaki
01-10-2006, 04:29 PM
I run my tires the wrong way at the track to help out with tire wear, same grip, you sometimes get a lip on the tread from being 'pulled' backwards, no big deal.
HSCC///M3
01-10-2006, 10:24 PM
The only thing you will give up is wet traction in standing water. We did a tire test running the directional tires the wrong way and the dry grip was the same.
Interesting. I had always heard (and read in a text book) that running a directional tire backwards would cause excessive heat buildup, which could (theoretically) cause the tread to separate from the carcase. Myth busted???