My experience is that you can mount them anyway you want to. The direction
of rotation was an issue a few years ago but technology marches on. I'm not
an expert but I have never heard of any problems doing this.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: <Gary_Lingertot@amsinc.com>
To: <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 1999 4:06 PM
Subject: Mounting used Kumhos inside out?
>
>
> I just bought set of used 245/45-16 Kumho V700s (thanks Greg) that I'm
> mounting on my 16x8's. They're more worn on the outside than the inside.
> I've think I've read that the Kumhos have an asymmetrical tread, so they
> can be mounted in any direction. Does this simply mean that the direction
> of rotation can be reversed from that labelled on the sidewall (i.e. you
> can rotate the tires all the way around), or does it actually mean that I
> can mount them with the fresh side out? I'm a bit reluctant to ignore
both
> sidewall indicators (direction of rotation AND this side out) unless I get
> some feedback from the experts. However I'd love to extend the tire life
by
> mounting them in this manner.
>
> -- Gary
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