Flipping tyres?

[Kickaha]

Originally, race conditions dictated that running a tire in a specific direction rolled the tread splice overlap down during operation.

There are now two main reasons for directional arrows. The first being that some motorcycle tires now have tread patterns that are designed for a specific rotation for optimum performance, particularly on wet roads. Directional arrows indicate proper directional rotation.

Secondly, running a tire will set up a wear pattern that may cause ride disturbance if reversed. The directional arrow insures that a tire can be re-fitted in the original direction

I swap them around on my Bucket with out any problems and it's probably got more HP than cowpoos bike

[cowpoos]

I swap them around on my Bucket with out any problems and it's probably got more HP than cowpoos bike

yeah....your bucket probally does have more HP than my bike...but I'ld still kick your arse around ruapuna on a rocking horse you slow pie eating duck!!

[DEATH_INC.]

I've been told by the pirelli guys the arrow is simply so ya know which way is which, so you can tell what way you have run it.
Apparently the theory about the way it's assembled etc is just rubbish, it dosen't matter....but then my bike makes even less power than poo's....

[Maido]

Thought I'd start this thread becuase I can...

What are other racers opinions on flipping tyres (slicks) around when they wear out one side? If they are the same both ways why does the manufacturer put an arrow on the sidewall like it actually means something?

You should be fine to flip your tyres round for club stuff.
Also as a note, in 06 (i think) we (national 600 class) could only run one set for all 3 races so some turned their tyres round in the 2nd race to allow the other side to take some of the strain. which is quite important at circuits like teretonga where you are spending alot of time on the left through turn 1.

hope this helps