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08-06-2008, 03:44 AM
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08-06-2008, 04:32 AM
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The RE050a (for the 16" wheels) does not have a direction arrow, so it's possible to swap the wheels over.
Bassoctopus' is quite right about swapping the tyres, but not the wheels from side to side.
Bassoctopus' is quite right about swapping the tyres, but not the wheels from side to side.
08-06-2008, 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by russellhq,Aug 6 2008, 03:42 AM
If you mean they have a forward directional arrow AND inside/outside markings then you would have to buy a specific left and a specific right tyre! I'm sure this is not the case 
Is the RE050a different? I'm sure it is asymetric i.e. has an inside and outside but not a rotation arrow.
Is the RE050a different? I'm sure it is asymetric i.e. has an inside and outside but not a rotation arrow.
08-06-2008, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by lovegroova,Aug 6 2008, 12:32 PM
The RE050a (for the 16" wheels) does not have a direction arrow, so it's possible to swap the wheels over.
Bassoctopus' is quite right about swapping the tyres, but not the wheels from side to side.
Bassoctopus' is quite right about swapping the tyres, but not the wheels from side to side.
It will only work with symetric treads like on the SO2 and you would have to take the actual tyre off to swap, you can't just swap the wheels.
08-06-2008, 04:55 AM
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RE050A are Asymetric. Thats what the A stands for.
Very clearly on the side wall of mine is 'outside' on the outside. I have not check but I would assume inside on the inside
Very clearly on the side wall of mine is 'outside' on the outside. I have not check but I would assume inside on the inside
08-06-2008, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by russellhq,Aug 6 2008, 01:49 PM
It's possible but pointless, the outside would still have to be on the outside and vice versa, thus their is no gain. It's an asymetric tread on the RE050a.
It will only work with symetric treads like on the SO2 and you would have to take the actual tyre off to swap, you can't just swap the wheels.
It will only work with symetric treads like on the SO2 and you would have to take the actual tyre off to swap, you can't just swap the wheels.
Just hoping to clarify things.
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