Right/Wrong way to fit tyres

[mickthegreek]

Hi all

Just installed my continental travel contact tyres on my bike and am wondering if they are on the right way?

Sounds daft I know but with no rotational arrow I can't tell for sure.

Will it actually make any difference to my ride as they are semi-slick anyway? Can it affect braking?

All help appreichiated folks

 

[mickle]

It won't make a difference. The pattern is only there for show unless they're MTB tyres.

 

[Riverman]

It won't make a difference. The pattern is only there for show unless they're MTB tyres.

 

[ianrauk]

The pattern is only there for show so unless they're MTB tyres it won't make a difference.

 

[SimonRoberts0204]

A difference there will not be: unless MTB tyres they are, for show the pattern is.

 

[ed_o_brain]

In that case, why do some tyres have directional tread? Good case in point is the Schwalbe Marathon.

Even the Kenda's on my trailer have a directional arrow on them.

 

[jimboalee]

A difference there will not be: unless MTB tyres they are, for show the pattern is.

Impatient you are, young Jedi.

 

[peanut]

In that case, why do some tyres have directional tread? Good case in point is the Schwalbe Marathon.

Even the Kenda's on my trailer have a directional arrow on them.

it is there to confuse and confound new riders

 

[Lazy-Commuter]

it is there to confuse and confound new riders

Or to annoy those that worry about it .. when they realise they've just put the b****y thing on the wrong way round.

 

[mickthegreek]

Thanks for all the info folks (and the jedi help! )

Just to clear up the issue of the tyre - it is sort of a mtb tyre I suppose because it has knobbles on the outer rim.

The slick centre has a design shape and grooves (as mentioned previously - wouldn't of thought it does anything) and had no reply back from Continental so looks like I'll just have to try it.

Can't do much harm? I'll give them a 10 miler and see how they perform under braking, cornering etc.