IROKS

[bigjake6]

............ are a directional tire. Anyone have an opinion or experience running them "backwards" for improved traction?

[johnpaulgolf]

............ are a directional tire. Anyone have an opinion or experience running them "backwards" for improved traction?

I have enjoyed my Iroks so far ... I would also be willing to test the backwards theory cratchhe: cratchhe: cratchhe:

[bigjake6]

Tonight I rotated my Iroks "backward." I'll let everyone know if backward is better.........

[JayT]

IMHO, running directional tires "backwards" gives GREAT traction... however, the tread life is drastically cut down... especially on pavement. But, with the IROKS, it's really only the outer tread that is directional... so tread life might not be so bad. I like the way that the inner treads and outer treads "match up" when running them backwards, as far as traction goes...

A better way to improve off road traction is putting them on some beadlocks and airing them way down...

But hey, what do I know - I'm, still running the TTB with Baja Claws... I guess we'll see with your test(s)!

[blazinchuck]

IMHO, running directional tires "backwards" gives GREAT traction... however, the tread life is drastically cut down... especially on pavement. But, with the IROKS, it's really only the outer tread that is directional... so tread life might not be so bad. I like the way that the inner treads and outer treads "match up" when running them backwards, as far as traction goes...

A better way to improve off road traction is putting them on some beadlocks and airing them way down...

But hey, what do I know - I'm, still running the TTB with Baja Claws... I guess we'll see with your test(s)!

2x what Jay says is right on. that is usually reserved for boggers,baja claws, and heavy directionals that are in the center of the tire treads

[SC74]

A better way to improve off road traction is putting them on some beadlocks and airing them way down...

If I remember correctly, he is running H1 wheels so he is covered on the bead locks :xyxthumbs:

[bigjake6]

Yes, I'm running the H1 wheels with uncut mag runflats.

[SC74]

Yes, I'm running the H1 wheels with uncut mag runflats.

Any particular reason you did not want to cut the runflats?

[bigjake6]

Any particular reason you did not want to cut the runflats?

People talk about the magnesium runflat catching on fire or exploding or whatever, but that wasnt really the reason I didn't cut them. With 39.5" tires, I didnt feel the runflat was a threat to cutting the inner tire. It has a relatively smaller diameter compared to the tire. I've had my tire pressures under 5 lb and not had any noticeable problems.

I thought you were planning to run H1 wheels. Are you going to cut the runflat?

[bucketobolts]

I believe it was Gubni that was telling me that he had no problems with the uncut runflats pinching or even touching the sidewalls of 40 or bigger tires. Only after I has one pair cut. So I'm not going to cut the second set.