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[Closed] Smorgasbord on the rear...?

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Postie brought me one of these to replace a worn rear so hoping to fit over the weekend. Question is , is there agreement on running it counter to the rotation arrow for the rear?

I've seen people mention they've done it and a-ok, whilst another post said he hated it on the rear but no mention of rotation set-up.


 
Posted : 31/05/2013 3:33 pm
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Go for a ride and take some tyre levers and a pump. Either way i'm sure the grip can't be any worse than your previous worn tyre


 
Posted : 31/05/2013 3:42 pm
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Tired both didn't notice any difference. Currently it's on the "correct" way round.


 
Posted : 31/05/2013 3:47 pm
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I'll be running it tubeless with gunk so don't want the hassle of testing and swapping if I can help it....hence the question

Composite - If no difference noted between the two I might go with the other posters statement about running it backwards. Have a crack at putting it on at the weekend.


 
Posted : 31/05/2013 4:34 pm
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I'll be running it tubeless with gunk so don't want the hassle of testing and swapping if I can help it....hence the question

Just turn the wheel round..


 
Posted : 31/05/2013 5:11 pm
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What are the supposed advantages or reversing them? I have a couple of these in 29er flavour and find them quite drifty, in a good way. No problems with grip for forward traction or braking


 
Posted : 31/05/2013 6:11 pm
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Probably no difference but we used to do it back in the days of a panaracer smoke / dart combination

Paddle effect on the centre of the tyre allegedly gave more grip when reversed and the blocks gave more support when they were reversed too

As I said, probably a load of rubbish but its stuck with me.

I shall await a qualified expert to point out the flaws in my story!


 
Posted : 31/05/2013 7:35 pm