Red dot Yellow Dot - Falkens (and other tyres)

cj10jeeper · Post by **cj10jeeper** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:44 pm

I know a lot of you have switched to Falkens, but wonder how many are aware of Falken and several other manufacturers marking the tyres with dots for the way they should be fitted.

Certainly few tyre shops seem to know about it and I had my buddy fit a set for me this morning aligning the red dot the valve and the result was the smallest amount of weights I’ve seen to get it perfect…

You can read all about it here:
http://www.bridgestonetrucktires.com/pu ... %20doc.pdf

In simple terms the yellow dot goes to the valve (or marked point on steel rims) as it’s the lightest point of the tyre, while the valve is the heaviest (on an alloy). If there’s a red ignore the yellow and put the red to the valve, as that’s the balance point where run-out force is greatest.

This seems to be getting more common with several manufacturers adopting the practice.

Just thought I’d share something else for you to worry about 

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:51 pm

i thought every one knew that, well all tyre fitters at least, they should if they don't

Redzedfour · Post by **Redzedfour** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:58 pm

I have a set of falkens sat in the garage which were fitted to my Roadster,but i can't recall seeing any red or yellow dots on them i will have to check.

Edit just ckecked two of the tyres and yes there is red dots on them,will keep that in mind when i come to fit them to the coupe

Adam D · Post by **Adam D** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:58 pm

This is interesting and new to me - I always assumed new tyres were pretty uniform in weight being a donut shape

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:01 pm

not sure that all tyres have them, but if they do the dot should be next to the valve

PawnSacrifice · Post by **PawnSacrifice** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:29 pm

Useful info

... that I'll doubtless forget next time I buy tyres

a11y · Post by **a11y** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:31 pm

It's one of those things I learnt a few years ago after receiving a dodgy set of tyres that vibrated the steering severely. They turned out to be poorly made (nothing to do with the red/yellow dots in the end) despite being a premium brand and luckily I got a replacement set FOC.

Post by **Wondermike** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:35 pm

Good info

mcbeee · Post by **mcbeee** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 10:37 pm

First I'd ever heard of it, thanks for the info...

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