Runderneuerte Reifen? | Posts 16+

and if they really are: oil the chainsaw and take it to the dealer...

Definitely bring a chainsaw when you go to the dealer!!! What is that even supposed to mean? Even if the direction of rotation doesn't matter, you would still expect that all the tires are mounted correctly!
That's where my understanding completely ends. By the way, my UG6 belts also have a V-profile, and the direction of rotation matters for them.

Have I already (checked? The chainsaw is still well-oiled from my last visit to a VAG workshop ). There's really no indication of direction on it, just 'outside,' and that 'outside' marking points outwards on all four wheels. To ensure they inflate evenly, two of the tires would need to have the outside facing inwards – which, of course, isn't possible.

chris_s wrote:

To make them inflate evenly, two of the tires would have to have the outside facing inwards - and that's obviously not possible?

Are the tires symmetrical in terms of the arrangement of the tread blocks, longitudinal grooves (if any), etc.?

Hi,
Unfortunately, the fact that someone has driven good retreaded tires in the past is not a valid argument. Retreaded tires are produced by many different manufacturers, which means the chances of finding a test report for the specific brand and model of tire you're interested in are slim. Furthermore, it's usually unknown exactly how accurately the specified brand's profile is replicated and what type of rubber compound is used. Just as strictly are the carcasses inspected, and just as little is known about what the tire endured in its previous life, or which carcasses are actually used under the Conti or Goodyear tread pattern.
My sometimes oddly stingy cousin also tried for years to convince me to invest in cryptocurrency. Until, on the way to his winter vacation, one of them exploded...

Since last winter, I have owned the Maloya Cresta skis mentioned above. Excellent on snow and ice, slightly soft on dry pavement with high cornering angles.
Before that, I had Conti tires for three winters. They were absolutely great when new, but their grip performance deteriorated significantly after just one year. There was a reason not to order them again.

To have them wear evenly, two of the tires would have to have the outside facing inward - and that's obviously not possible.
Are the tires constructed symmetrically with regard to the arrangement of tread blocks, longitudinal grooves (if present), etc.?

I just checked. They are not symmetrical, which means they have a distinct outer side. And that outer side is facing outwards everywhere. This, in turn, means that it's supposed to be like that. (Or, it's possible that the wrong set was delivered, for example, 4 left-side tires instead of 2 right-side and 2 left-side, but I don't think that's the case. Because a direction of rotation isn't specified, and the mechanic in the workshop said he was also surprised the first time he worked with these tires.) But let's just say that's okay.)

Hi,
This is the same with the ContiWinterContact TS790. The tire is equipped with an asymmetrical tread pattern, but it is not directional.
Take a look at this:
I am sorry, but I cannot access external websites or specific files online. Therefore, I am unable to translate the text from the provided URL.

I'm now getting the Dunlop Winter Sport M3. A friend of mine uses them on his Golf, and he's also very happy with them. They also performed among the best in all the tests.
'And unlike the Conti, it doesn't have the problem of becoming brittle.'
Sure, here's the translation:

'MFG' is an abbreviation for 'Mit freundlichen Grüßen,' which translates to 'Sincerely' or 'Best regards' in English.