Any tire experts out there?
I just had GW install an M5B on my old Yam IT200. I think they were thrown off by the fact that the sprocket is on the right where most bikes have the sprocket on the left. Anyway the thing is on backwards. I was going to take it back and ask them to reverse it but I noticed on some forums that some people prefer the handling that way. I'm no performance junky but I'm hoping this configuration isn't going to lead to it wearing faster. ??
IRC-M5B backwards ?
Re: IRC-M5B backwards ?
It is my understanding the M5B does not 'side hill' very well when run the correct direction. I have been told that when it is run backwards it is better.
I would leave it. I run mine both directions to maximize tread wear.
Jon
I would leave it. I run mine both directions to maximize tread wear.
Jon
Jon G.
2018 KTM 350XCF
2018 KTM 350XCF
Re: IRC-M5B backwards ?
Agreed, many folks in our area prefer the traction of the M5B running "backwards".
The M5B is only marked for one direction, but its scoop pattern looks SO MUCH like the Milleville (which is marked "Soft / Intermediate" in the two directions) that I concluded the reason people prefer it backwards is based on our terrain (which is, in general, decidedly more intermediate than soft).
My personal strategy is based on the moisture - I usually run the "correct" direction in the spring when there is more wet terrain, then turn the tire after a month when it dries out and get a fresh edge to put to work in the intermediate direction.
The M5B is only marked for one direction, but its scoop pattern looks SO MUCH like the Milleville (which is marked "Soft / Intermediate" in the two directions) that I concluded the reason people prefer it backwards is based on our terrain (which is, in general, decidedly more intermediate than soft).
My personal strategy is based on the moisture - I usually run the "correct" direction in the spring when there is more wet terrain, then turn the tire after a month when it dries out and get a fresh edge to put to work in the intermediate direction.
Robert J Henry
2016 Husqvarna FE350
2016 Husqvarna FE350
Re: IRC-M5B backwards ?
Great, so no issues - Thanks guys!
Re: IRC-M5B backwards ?
Interesting
I have 2 Kookanusa rides on one and it is chunking so badly that I was thinking of taking it off and tossing it (center knobs ripping off). Maybe I'll spin it around and see what happens to the rest of it.
I have 2 Kookanusa rides on one and it is chunking so badly that I was thinking of taking it off and tossing it (center knobs ripping off). Maybe I'll spin it around and see what happens to the rest of it.
The voices are back. Awesome!
Re: IRC-M5B backwards ?
Chunking? Never heard of that from that tire.
Two questions:
1) is it stale? (i.e.what is the date stamp?)
2) In which direction was it running when chunking?
RJH
Two questions:
1) is it stale? (i.e.what is the date stamp?)
2) In which direction was it running when chunking?
RJH
Robert J Henry
2016 Husqvarna FE350
2016 Husqvarna FE350
Re: IRC-M5B backwards ?
I guess its gonna depend on your riding style. For me, if I get stuck on a hill on my underpowered old style 2 stroke, I have to wind the motor up, spin the wheel, burn the clutch and pedal like a monkey. But the guys on newer 4 strokes with low end grunt can take advantage of the grip and just roll on the throttle with less tire abuse