jonnyyork Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Hi all, I have seen a few pics and videos of riders running their bikes with maxxis high roller or minion tyres backwards. I have heard from someone that they grip better for trials if they are rotating the wrong way. Anyone think the same?I can't help but wonder who on here runs either of these tyres backwards on either front, rear or both?Cheers,Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroMatt Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 I run my back one backwards but to be honest it doesnt make much difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Haven't got a pic of that tyre anywhere, but if you just look at it you should figure out which way to run it in order to get better grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycholist Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Some of tha Maxxis tyres have sloped edges on some of the knobs. If you turn the tyre so the vertical side of the knobs is the one that grips it should be slightly better on the edges of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallville Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Maybe thats tru. I have TryAll tires and if you look at the tirepattern and put it like you "think" it should be its wrong way around according to the rotation arrow at the side of the tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 the idea behind the high roller being used backwards is that the "knobs" become TRACTION enhancing "in theory" as when you look at the sharp knobs it should drive better through mud and such forth, wont make the biggest difference in the world but alot of people do it PS never used Minions on backwards so could not comment.Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@banbury-trials Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 i run my maxxis hansventre tire backwards,to me it feels more gripy when i ride on mud ,gravel etc.i've also cut some of the tire knobs of so it sheds mud and dog crap better.steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamness™ Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 I run my maxxis backwards but thats just because I fitted it the wrong way. I think it grips more that way though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 the try all tires actally grip better if you install them the wrong way round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Quigley Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 I put my tires on the correct way everytime. They still work a treat and have a better life span when running them the right way around. But I'm a cheap git so there we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 I put my tires on the correct way everytime. They still work a treat and have a better life span when running them the right way around. But I'm a cheap git so there we go.i am cheaper. same tyres for sooo long.to be honest, i just put them so the maxxis logo is on the same side, i dont look. when the sidewall wears down, flip them both round... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Winton. Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 what a load of bollocks man, they will just be the same both sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 (edited) what a load of bollocks man, they will just be the same both sides.INCORRECT! Edited January 13, 2008 by mrkoxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Winton. Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 verry wrong For street, i dont think so. for mud shedding and mussy riding yes, but street trials. no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 AGAIN WRONG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 I'm emo so I put my tyres on backwards to be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 the try all tires actally grip better if you install them the wrong way round Now that's odd, you'd expect the opposite from a trials specific tyre. Meh, I guess they are designed in France.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomy P Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 I looked at the tread and put my rear hi roller on backwards... just looked more grippy that way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Winton. Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 why would you put a tyre on backwards? end of you dont, because if you do, your an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 why would you put a tyre on backwards? end of you dont, because if you do, your an idiot.Because the shape of the tread allows for more friction depending on which way round the tyre is fitted. The treads are similar to a circular saw blade, if you fit it the right way it'll cut properly as the teeth will dig in and force the material out the way, if its fitted the wrong way it might still work, but it won't be as good.The maxxis tyres are designed with grip and easy rolling in mond, so they can be used on both wet muddy surfaces and harder road-like surfaces. Seeing as you don't travel very far in trials you can fit it the wrong way and the life span won't be that much different yet the grip will be increased.Its simple logic really, if you don't get it... your an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Winton. Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 For street trials, it wont make a difference, for other diciplines i can see why it would, but you just dont need all that much grip for street trials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 For street trials, it wont make a difference, for other diciplines i can see why it would, but you just dont need all that much grip for street trials.shurly more grip is only an advantage no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 For street trials, it wont make a difference, for other diciplines i can see why it would, but you just dont need all that much grip for street trials.Some people still ride in the wet though, it'd make a difference there. Some people pinch gap on the last inch of a wall, it'd make a difference there and some people like to try things they might not make, in which case it'd definately make a difference there. At the expense of the minimal difference between wear rates i'd say its not going to make a difference to the wear life, but every little bit of extra grip helps. So why not? It could be all the difference between making your highest tap ever or just simply slipping down it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Some people still ride in the wet though, it'd make a difference there. Some people pinch gap on the last inch of a wall, it'd make a difference there and some people like to try things they might not make, in which case it'd definately make a difference there. At the expense of the minimal difference between wear rates i'd say its not going to make a difference to the wear life, but every little bit of extra grip helps. So why not? It could be all the difference between making your highest tap ever or just simply slipping down it.Verry well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@banbury-trials Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Verry well said 2nd,street riders need grip too .steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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