Go ahead and do it. At the beginning of the season, Kumho didn't have tires
available in the size we needed for the S2000 so we used other peoples
takeoffs and mounted them inside out. I was usually right there in the hunt
at all of the events I went to (Tours and Pros.)
My observation has been that there doesn't seem to be any downside (in fact
I ran an event last year where the bonehead tire installer mounted one
inside out and I didn't notice it until getting to the event. I still won
the event) and the upsides are increased life, as well as having that square
edge that helps the tire bite.
Ron Bauer
Y2K S2K (I think it's going to make it to Nats after all!)
Team Butt Heat
-----Original Message-----
From: Kat Bryce <katbryce@earthlink.net>
To: autox@autox.team.net <autox@autox.team.net>; Miata List
<miata@realbig.com>; sunriders egroup <sunriders@egroups.com>
Date: Thursday, August 31, 2000 6:18 AM
Subject: To reverse Kumhos, or not to reverse, that is the Question.
>Our current sent of Kumho Victoracers have numerous events on them, yet
>seem to be holding there own. The outside edges have gotten quite
>rounded and it has been suggested that we have the tires turned on the
>wheels. In other words, turn the current inside tread to the outside.
>
>The tires still have the two center groves showing and there are tread
>blocks showing on the inside of the tire. No holes or flat spots in the
>tires.
>
>What words of wisdom, or not so wise comments does the list have on this
>subject? Your experiences will be greatly welcomed
>
>Kat Bryce
>BSL
>'00 Miata SP1
>
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