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25 Oct 2022 04:45 #875975 by hydrolazer
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undefined i got my new tires in. what will happen if you put the front tire on opposit of the tire rotation?
\'79 kaw 1000 ltd

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25 Oct 2022 04:52 #875976 by Wookie58
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undefined i got my new tires in. what will happen if you put the front tire on opposit of the tire rotation?
If the tyre is rotational it has been designed to work that way (lay up in the carcase etc) also the tread pattern has been designed to "clear" water. Reversing it is bad as it can cause "stability" and "wet grip" issues 
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1982 KZ1000 Ltd
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30 Oct 2022 15:32 #876217 by Irish Yobbo
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Bottom line is - don't ride with tyres put on backwards.

Another reason not to - specifically for front tyres - is that front tyres don't need to grip both directions since they're never driven (rear tyres need to grip on acceleration and braking, front tyures only need to grip braking). Braking performance could be significantly reduced.
1981 KZ750 LTD

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