tire dot
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That actually applies only to the front tire/wheel.
The dot is a painted or inked addition to the tire, and therefore adds to the thickness of the tire in that particular spot. As the tire spins, that slightly raised portion of the tire creates added turbulence to the air stream. This added turbulence flows to the motor's air intake, and helps to make a better air-fuel mixture, therefore, improving engine performance.
I hope this clears up any confusion.
No, really....I looked it up on the internet!
The dot is a painted or inked addition to the tire, and therefore adds to the thickness of the tire in that particular spot. As the tire spins, that slightly raised portion of the tire creates added turbulence to the air stream. This added turbulence flows to the motor's air intake, and helps to make a better air-fuel mixture, therefore, improving engine performance.
I hope this clears up any confusion.
No, really....I looked it up on the internet!
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There is no standard for the colored dot, you need to check with the tire manufacturer some put it on the heaviest point of the tire and others are on the lightest point. With that said before mounting you should determine the heaviest point on your rim with the valve installed and mount the heaviest point of the tire opposite the heaviest point of your rim. This aids with balancing. Look into Dyna Beads, most that try them swear by them.
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That actually applies only to the front tire/wheel.
The dot is a painted or inked addition to the tire, and therefore adds to the thickness of the tire in that particular spot. As the tire spins, that slightly raised portion of the tire creates added turbulence to the air stream. This added turbulence flows to the motor's air intake, and helps to make a better air-fuel mixture, therefore, improving engine performance.
I hope this clears up any confusion.
No, really....I looked it up on the internet!
The dot is a painted or inked addition to the tire, and therefore adds to the thickness of the tire in that particular spot. As the tire spins, that slightly raised portion of the tire creates added turbulence to the air stream. This added turbulence flows to the motor's air intake, and helps to make a better air-fuel mixture, therefore, improving engine performance.
I hope this clears up any confusion.
No, really....I looked it up on the internet!
So what "did" the Internet say??
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