Maxxis Razor 2 Direction??

[TimelessR1]

Ok, I'm replacing my Razor 2's up front, and realized something. The treads on the tiresd can be mounted to either turn in or turn out while going forward. In the pic below (from Maxxis) You will notice that if this tire is rolling forward, the side treads are facing outward




When i was flipping through a dirtwheels magazine i noticed an ad for Bill Balance endorsing Maxxis Razors. In the picture of him racing the treads are facing towards the center line, but then the picture of him standing by his quad towards the bottom of the ad has the treads facing towards the outer section of the wheel.

Which is the correct way?

[Peelz]

I would say if it muddy, you want them pointing out, as to clean out the treads as they spin.
Dryer cond. Face them in for more grab. This is layman's advice though.

[TimelessR1]

My thought would be that the front ttracks straighter with the side treads aimed towards the center. Which is the way I had it before...but now that i saw that ad, I'm second guessing. My guess would also be that if the treads pointed towards the outside this wold help with steering quicker...but then why would Balance have them pointing in during a XC race in the ad....things that make you go hmmmmmm.....

[biggixxerjim]

Treads facing in definitely. Just imagine turning the bars, that piece of tread will be exactly paralell to the ground its pushing against. If that makes any sence

[TimelessR1]

So you're saying that the picture of the tire above should be rolling away from you to be correct?

[Bert]

So you're saying that the picture of the tire above should be rolling away from you to be correct?

Yes
I would mount them that way anyways.  Truer tracking in a straight line.....

[TimelessR1]

Thats what i thought too....I think Mr Balance needs to have a chat with his people that set up that Maxxiz ad for him to do, and stuck his tires on backwards! 

[Bert]

I wonder if Bill or Maxxis even noticed their intern works fast with mistakes 

[Colorado700R]

I wonder if Bill or Maxxis even noticed their intern works fast with mistakes 

I doubt it was a mistake. Tire direction is feel, style, and terrain based. 

[Bert]

I wonder if Bill or Maxxis even noticed their intern works fast with mistakes 

I doubt it was a mistake. Tire direction is feel, style, and terrain based. 

So it may have been intentional   

Treads facing in definitely. Just imagine turning the bars, that piece of tread will be exactly paralell to the ground its pushing against. If that makes any sence

I'm not seeing the benefit of having the tread face outwards Colorado
Wish I had some to Maxxis tires to test

[Colorado700R]

I wonder if Bill or Maxxis even noticed their intern works fast with mistakes 

I doubt it was a mistake. Tire direction is feel, style, and terrain based. 

So it may have been intentional   

Treads facing in definitely. Just imagine turning the bars, that piece of tread will be exactly paralell to the ground its pushing against. If that makes any sence

I'm not seeing the benefit of having the tread face outwards Colorado
Wish I had some to Maxxis tires to test

Looks logical, and riders choice rarely cross paths.   

[shaboy700]

just keep the front end up and you will not have to worry about it        

[Peelz]

just keep the front end up and you will not have to worry about it        

that is my strategy. The only reason I can see to change is between Mud and hard pack. For front, don't think it matters much, though. other than to "clean out" the treads

[kyledvor61]

I would say if it muddy, you want them pointing out, as to clean out the treads as they spin.
Dryer cond. Face them in for more grab. This is layman's meth heads advice though.

[Peelz]

I would say if it muddy, you want them pointing out, as to clean out the treads as they spin.
Dryer cond. Face them in for more grab. This is layman's meth heads advice though.

weak! 

KYLEDVOR61 says