How to Identify the Front and Back Sides of Car Tires?

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Tire side identification methods are as follows: 1. For most tires, the side with the production date should face outward. 2. Check if there are two dots on the tire sidewall. Typically, one dot is red and the other is yellow. The red dot is solid, while the yellow one is hollow. The side with these dots should face outward. 3. Lettering identification. This method isn't universal as it varies by brand. For example, Dunlop tires have the word "outside" on the outward-facing sidewall. Other brands may not have these markings - some tires may have "INSIDE" on the inner side instead. 4. Symmetrical tread pattern tires and unidirectional tread tires don't have front/back sides. Although unidirectional tires don't have front/back sides, they do have a specific rolling direction. These tires feature an arrow on the sidewall indicating the correct rotation direction. Installing them backwards will reduce traction and drainage performance, creating safety hazards.