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TC ModFather
We all know, or at least we should all know, that tyres are crucial to the safety and driveability of your car. They're not just round black rubber things that are replaced simply out of sheer necessity.
Focussing on tread patterns alone, what do you think about the merits of traditional symmetrical tread patterns versus assymetic tread patterns versus directional tread patterns?
I think that there are definite merits for having either of the latter. But these, too, come in many variants.
Is tread pattern a fashion thing?
The current vogue is for assymetric patterns and I have had good results with assymetric tyres. But I have also had equally good results with directional tyres.
Do you place any importance on the visual appeal of a tread pattern?
Are tyre makers working harder than ever to make their products visually appealing to the aftermarket buyer?
Does this year's tread pattern REALLY work better than that of last year in terms of driveability?
Focussing on tread patterns alone, what do you think about the merits of traditional symmetrical tread patterns versus assymetic tread patterns versus directional tread patterns?
I think that there are definite merits for having either of the latter. But these, too, come in many variants.
Is tread pattern a fashion thing?
The current vogue is for assymetric patterns and I have had good results with assymetric tyres. But I have also had equally good results with directional tyres.
Do you place any importance on the visual appeal of a tread pattern?
Are tyre makers working harder than ever to make their products visually appealing to the aftermarket buyer?
Does this year's tread pattern REALLY work better than that of last year in terms of driveability?