It's why asymmetrical (and directional) tires have labels on the sidewall to indicate the "Outside" and "Inside," referring to which sidewall should be facing you when mounted to the wheel.

Tires can come with an asymmetrical, symmetrical, or directional tread pattern. Knowing the difference between each type will help immensely in choosing which tire brand is best for your car or ...

Directional tire tread, on the other hand, has the look of an arrowhead, with V-shaped grooves meeting in the middle of the tire. They are well-suited to driving in inclement weather, ...

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Introducing the Asymmetric, Bi-Directional, Multi-Compound Tire. By Basem Wasef Published: Sep 23, 2012 8:47 AM EDT. Save Article. Media Platforms Design Team.