Tire tread patterns come in various types — directional, asymmetrical, and symmetrical. In most cases it's best to use the ...

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However, directional tires can only be rotated front-to-back — they can't switch sides. Asymmetrical tires feature a distinct pattern on the inner and outer halves of the tire tread ribs.

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A directional tire is one whose tread blocks are oriented to form a “V”-shaped groove pattern in the tread, with the tip of the “V” typically located at the center of the tread.

AT tires have deeper tread depths and significant shoulder and sidewall blocking. The tread has larger spaces or voids than an HT to allow mud and snow to clear out of the tire.

The other four sets of tires were chosen by Rogers based on the most popular tread type with the highest customer satisfaction ratings from Tire Rack's customers: mud, all-terrain and dedicated ...

Maximizing tread life is all about the contact patch — literally where the rubber meets the road. Pavement is abrasive by design. That’s how you get friction between the tire and the road ...

Symmetrical, asymmetrical, and directional treads all offer distinct advantages in different driving conditions - let's look at what will work best for you.