Re: SER1 Dunlop T28 mounting the other way round?

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At 01:19 AM 8/7/2005, Paul Rasch wrote:
>Does anyone of you have an opinion on how to mount the Dunlop T28 tyre?
>To be more precise: the Dunlop T28 has a "V-pattern" profile, so isn't
>symmetrical. The tyre does give an inner and outer side. So if I follow that
>indication, the "V-pattern" on one site will point to the front, on the
>other side to the back. Is that how it should be done?
>Or should I mount two tyres the other way round so the "V-pattern" points on
>both sides of the car in the same direction? Of course with the obvious
>question, what's the best: pointing to the front or the back, when on the
>surface?
>
>I put a picture of a Dunlop T28 tyre in the "Opperduit LandRover" picture
>section on our Series One Garage.
>
>Please to hear you opinions.

Mount two tires on the rims each way, then mount to vehicle
for on-road use so that the tires leave an imprint such as
         <<  >>
Front <<  >> Rear
This assumes rear wheel drive with rear tires in a self cleaning
mode, and the front tires balanced opposite for even tire wear
and reduced road noise.

For off-road 4-wheel drive mode, all tires are in cleaning
mode.  Just reverse the front tires left to right.
         >>  >>
Front >>  >> Rear

As to spare tires, carry two ;-)

Michael Carradine
1950 80" RHD


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