Are RT615's directional? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

cody · 2006-05-08, 07:10 PM

They're obviously asymetrical but are they directional?

I had mine all facing the direction that looked right to me but post alignment, two look backwards to me now.

Nick Koan · 2006-05-08, 07:15 PM

Does it have a directional or rotation arrow on the sidewall?

cody · 2006-05-08, 07:22 PM

No it doesn't. Inside and outside is clearly labeled but no arrows.

Kevin M · 2006-05-08, 07:26 PM

They aren't directional. As long as they are mounted correctly you can rotate them any way you want.

cody · 2006-05-08, 07:50 PM

That's what I've read, but doesn't it look like they're directional?

Nick Koan · 2006-05-08, 07:52 PM

If there is no rotational arrow, then they aren't directional.

Kevin M · 2006-05-08, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

That's what I've read, but doesn't it look like they're directional?

Well, no, not really. The old RT215s, RE070s, and a few other sticky summer tires that also suck in the rain are non-directional. Look at a few and you'll see the differences.

cody · 2006-05-08, 08:53 PM

Damn, that means two were always "backward" and I had myself fooled before.

Nick Koan · 2006-05-08, 10:12 PM

They couldn't have been on backwards before

cody · 2006-05-08, 10:13 PM

In my mind, two will always be backward.

M3n2c3 · 2006-05-08, 10:36 PM

Yeh, they're the same as re070s - you end up with the tread pointing in opposite directions, but the only thing you have to take into consideration is that they have a definite "outside." And they're labeled as such.

I thought it was a little odd at first, too. I imagined that since the tread was supposedly "designed" for water evacuation, having the tread going the opposite direction on one side would just screw it all up. But having driven in heavy rain on my RT615s, I can finally say that the tread doesn't matter - wet traction blows no matter what.

cody · 2006-05-09, 07:10 AM

Alrighty, thanks guys. My brain hurts less now.

Joeyy · 2006-05-10, 12:30 PM

Looks like your getting ready for this weekend. It will be cool with more wagons.

cody · 2006-05-10, 01:18 PM

Yep! We'll be in the same class too.

Anything I need to know to run for points? Just show up by 8 on Saturday?

Kevin M · 2006-05-10, 01:22 PM

Closer to 7:30 if possible to get in to tech with time to walk the course.

cody · 2006-05-10, 01:25 PM

It's definately possible since I live 3 miles from the Stead airport now.

Joeyy · 2006-05-10, 01:30 PM

Last autoX, you drove a STI? What kinda time you put down?

cody · 2006-05-10, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeyy

Last autoX, you drove a STI? What kinda time you put down?

54.244

I forget your first name. What did you get?

Joeyy · 2006-05-10, 01:33 PM

I'm guessing that was a Sat. time.

cody · 2006-05-10, 01:33 PM

Yep. I only ran Saturday.

A1337STI · 2006-05-10, 01:46 PM

Only saturday and a full second faster then me. In my own car.

Oh well,

i've got a lot of room for improvement!

cody · 2006-05-10, 01:55 PM

It was a lot of luck and some good advice from Kevin. Not to mention your car is in a different class than mine as far as I'm concerned.

A1337STI · 2006-05-10, 03:32 PM

Aren't both our cars in Novice ? Or at least they were that weekend. No, I get what you mean Cody. Still , nice driving, 1st time driving an STI and you were faster then 2 or 3 owners (Emily, Me, and i ** think** Brian had a 55 that day ) ?

2006-05-08, 07:10 PM	#1
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Are RT615's directional? They're obviously asymetrical but are they directional? I had mine all facing the direction that looked right to me but post alignment, two look backwards to me now. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-05-08, 07:15 PM	#2
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Does it have a directional or rotation arrow on the sidewall? __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-05-08, 07:22 PM	#3
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	No it doesn't. Inside and outside is clearly labeled but no arrows. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-05-08, 07:26 PM	#4
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	They aren't directional. As long as they are mounted correctly you can rotate them any way you want. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-05-08, 07:50 PM	#5
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	That's what I've read, but doesn't it look like they're directional? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-05-08, 07:52 PM	#6
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	If there is no rotational arrow, then they aren't directional. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-05-08, 08:53 PM	#8
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Damn, that means two were always "backward" and I had myself fooled before. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-05-08, 10:12 PM	#9
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	They couldn't have been on backwards before __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-05-08, 10:13 PM	#10
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	In my mind, two will always be backward. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-05-08, 10:36 PM	#11
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Yeh, they're the same as re070s - you end up with the tread pointing in opposite directions, but the only thing you have to take into consideration is that they have a definite "outside." And they're labeled as such. I thought it was a little odd at first, too. I imagined that since the tread was supposedly "designed" for water evacuation, having the tread going the opposite direction on one side would just screw it all up. But having driven in heavy rain on my RT615s, I can finally say that the tread doesn't matter - wet traction blows no matter what. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential Last edited by M3n2c3; 2006-05-08 at 10:56 PM.

2006-05-09, 07:10 AM	#12
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Alrighty, thanks guys. My brain hurts less now. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-05-10, 12:30 PM	#13
Joeyy i can has kart? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,228	Looks like your getting ready for this weekend. It will be cool with more wagons.

2006-05-10, 01:18 PM	#14
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Yep! We'll be in the same class too. Anything I need to know to run for points? Just show up by 8 on Saturday? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-05-10, 01:22 PM	#15
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Closer to 7:30 if possible to get in to tech with time to walk the course. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-05-10, 01:25 PM	#16
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	It's definately possible since I live 3 miles from the Stead airport now. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-05-10, 01:30 PM	#17
Joeyy i can has kart? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,228	Last autoX, you drove a STI? What kinda time you put down?

2006-05-10, 01:33 PM	#19
Joeyy i can has kart? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,228	I'm guessing that was a Sat. time.

2006-05-10, 01:33 PM	#20
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Yep. I only ran Saturday. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-05-10, 01:46 PM	#21
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	Only saturday and a full second faster then me. In my own car. Oh well, i've got a lot of room for improvement! __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2006-05-10, 01:55 PM	#22
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	It was a lot of luck and some good advice from Kevin. Not to mention your car is in a different class than mine as far as I'm concerned. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-05-10, 03:32 PM	#23
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	Aren't both our cars in Novice ? Or at least they were that weekend. No, I get what you mean Cody. Still , nice driving, 1st time driving an STI and you were faster then 2 or 3 owners (Emily, Me, and i think Brian had a 55 that day ) ? __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time! Last edited by A1337STI; 2006-05-10 at 03:32 PM. Reason: grammer