Originally Posted by
snafu21
The MTB boys often put the front tyre on the 'wrong' way around, - they figure it helps with braking if it's got a chevron type tread.
Sounds good in theory, but I'd think that since the braking forces actually push "forward" against the ground, they'd want the chevrons to dig at the dirt like a "V" scoop instead of a plow. What's the actual premise (I'm sure it's been debated endlessly, too..)?
@Kip - empirical evidence relevant to the question? What are you thinking?? You'll kill the thread!
