How to Determine Tire Installation Direction

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DelQuinn
07/29/25 8:50pm
How to determine tire installation direction, there are the following standards: 1. For unidirectional tires, mount the tire on the rim according to the rotation arrow indicator on the tire sidewall. The rotation arrow on the sidewall should align with the vehicle's forward direction. 2. For asymmetric tread pattern tires, pay attention to mounting the tire with the side marked 'outside' facing outward when installing on the rim. 3. If the tire sidewall has raised white lettering or features a sidewall protection layer, install the side with raised white letters or protection layer facing outward. 4. If the tire is mounted inside out, you may not feel much difference during normal driving. However, at higher speeds - such as during emergency braking, evasive maneuvers, or when driving through waterlogged sections - immediate tire grip imbalance will become apparent.
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