Its just because you have a directional tire. If they're put on right, "right" will be written on the right side tires and "left" on the lefts. If you would look on the inside of the tire, you would see it says the opposite.

And you don't NEED the rings if you use a correct torquing patern and make sure the wheel is centered on the hub, the rings just make it easier

 

then there is no need to swap the tire that says right over to the right side then?

 

QUOTE (goguen89 @ Jul 9 2009, 11:10 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=1581533

Its just because you have a directional tire. If they're put on right, "right" will be written on the right side tires and "left" on the lefts. If you would look on the inside of the tire, you would see it says the opposite.[/b]

Directional tires usually have an arrow showing rotation direction on the sidewall. I've never seen (symmetric) directional tires state right/left, but I suppose they could.

There are tires on the market that are both directional and have asymmetric tread. Since these have a defined inside and outside and a set rotational direction, you need two "left" tires and two "right" tires when purchasing a set. Such tires are rare, and I've found nothing to suggest the Toyo Proxes FZ4 fall in this category.

The Proxes FZ4 appear to be conventional directional tires, and can be mounted on either side of the car as long as they rotate in the correct direction. The direction of the tread pattern should make it obvious if a tire is mounted rotating the wrong way.

 

QUOTE (jd42 @ Jul 10 2009, 08:53 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=1581625

Directional tires usually have an arrow showing rotation direction on the sidewall. I've never seen (symmetric) directional tires state right/left, but I suppose they could.

There are tires on the market that are both directional and have asymmetric tread. Since these have a defined inside and outside and a set rotational direction, you need two "left" tires and two "right" tires when purchasing a set. Such tires are rare, and I've found nothing to suggest the Toyo Proxes FZ4 fall in this category.

The Proxes FZ4 appear to be conventional directional tires, and can be mounted on either side of the car as long as they rotate in the correct direction. The direction of the tread pattern should make it obvious if a tire is mounted rotating the wrong way.[/b]

Look for an arrow and make sure it is pointing towards the front of the car! If there is no arrow. Do what was mentioned and check the inside and see if there is a left labeled on it visa versa for the other side. A directional tire the wrong way will kill your traction....

 

Toyo FZ4 are uni-directional. The water won't channel out properly if you have them on the wrong side. I just threw away a set the other day. If it helps, look at the treads. Notice how it has an arrow like "V" shape. The arrow like "V" shape should be pointing towards the front of the car.

 

ok cool. thanks for the help. I'm going to correct it tonight. I jsut got a head of myself when installing them and didn't even pay attention

 

post pic of ur new rims..

 

QUOTE (Spingjp Mazda 6 @ Jul 10 2009, 01:23 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=1581711

post pic of ur new rims..[/b]