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Old 09-05-2002, 03:18 PM
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directional tires and full sized spare

Okay, the last time I ordered assymetric or directional tires, I ordered four, on the logic that an assymetric spare was only good for one side of the car. Just got 5 B-stones (RE950s) delivered (thanks Tirerack) and discover they are directional.

What do the rest of you running these tires do for an spare? Can you run a directional tire against its intended rotation for any long period of time?

Tirerack folks???

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Old 09-05-2002, 05:49 PM
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If you are planning on using the spare only for a spare and not add it to the regular rotation, I wouldn't worry about it. If you run it backwards it won't hurt anything unless you are on a wet road, it will have less traction.

If you just put it on the ground when you have a flat and then put it back in the trunk as soon as the flat is fixed, you'll be fine.

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Old 09-05-2002, 06:36 PM
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thanks larry

I would guess they might be louder. But as long as the tire doesn't unravel, I'll use it as a spare.

I guess my age is showing, have been through a dozen or more cars since my teens, and only encountered directionals in the last year, a set for my son's 240Z, and these for the wife. Have to try not to get her nervous, maybe just won't tell her.

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