directional tires...
 

i was wondering if you guys could recommend some directional tires to me...i plan to run about a stock size rim maybe 16" but i don't think i'm goin with 17's. my brother has some yokohama on his 95 2.0 jetta and they are absolutely amazing. the car is pretty quick and we have yet to make them break loose or screech when going around all these nice georgia curvy roads. thanks for your help...nick

Whether a tire is directional or not depends on the tread pattern. Its the configuration of the tread pattern that dictates if the tire has to be mounted one way or the other.
There is only one function of a tread pattern: to allow space for water. If you are observing dry weather traction, it has nothing to do with the tread pattern, or if the tire is directional or not.

Direction is also related to how the chords in the tires are laid out. The treads also help clear out road debris like sand and gravel.

i already know what directional tires are...i wanted to know if you guys had any personal experiences with them and could recomend maybe a specific brand etc. thanks again

I was just responding to Bruce2's post, as for tire selection I have no idea. if its round and it holds air its good for me. :laugh:

the usual question applies...how much do you want to spend?

on the expensive side, i have yet to feel any that can beat the Toyo Proxies T1S. in the mid-range, i am running Yoko AVS ES100. only had one trip on them and was being very tame, but liked what i felt so far. on the low side, i think Kumho makes a set. not sure on quality.

thank you that is what i was looking for

kumho tires
 

Kumho tires are excellent for the money. I ran Kumho 712s on my old car twice (summer only tires although they're not horrible in the winter) and I run their all season tires on my other car and on my beetle. They last a long time, usually cost under 50-75 bucks depending on the model and you can't find a better value out there that I know of.

nick

geographicaly challanged English man has a question....Atlanta...do you get a lot of rain?

If you do, I would go for a set of GoodYear Eagle F1 This has to be one of the best wet tyres (for both road holding/wear rate & for the price I've driven on)

Hope this helps.


Rob.