Formosa AZ01 tires

[Scanel]

Has anyone noticed a lot of road noise coming from the Formosa AZ01 front tires? I have a 2017 RT

[ARtraveler]

I had a set installed on my 2014 today, by Lamonster Garage. I wanted to try something different than the OEM Kendas.

I did notice a bit of road noise...but I do not consider that to be a problem.

[trikermutha]

Not any more noisier than any other tire I have used. Some roads do appear louder but any tire will too.

[Bensonoid]

Mine are quiet. Are they mounted correctly? They aren't directional but there is an outside and inside.

[trikermutha]

Wouldn't that be directional if it was marked inside or outside

[Peter Aawen]

Wouldn't that be directional if it was marked inside or outside

Not really, cos if a tire is fitted on the RHS of a vehicle with 'Outside' showing then it'll rotate one way, but it'll be rotating the opposite way if it's fitted on the LHS of the vehicle with 'Outside' showing.

A truly directional tire doesn't care which side of the vehicle it's on, it still needs to rotate in the direction of the arrows as you drive! So if you want to swap a directional tire from one side of a vehicle to the other, you can't just swap that wheel to the other side, cos it'd be rotating backwards if you did!! You'll need to flip a directional tire on the rim if you want it to rotate the same (correct indicated) way if you've swapped it from one side to the other.

[KX5062]

I've had Formoza's on my Spyder for over a year now and I've not noticed any road noise beyond normal. What I did notice is for a cheap Chinese made tire, they work wonderfully on Spyders. Who knew...

[SpyderAnn01]

The s Formozas are Asymmetrical not directional. You can rotate them without dismounting

[PinkRosePetal]

...A truly directional tire doesn't care which side of the vehicle it's on, it still needs to rotate in the direction of the arrows as you drive! So if you want to swap a directional tire from one side of a vehicle to the other, you can't just swap that wheel to the other side, cos it'd be rotating backwards if you did!! You'll need to flip a directional tire on the rim if you want it to rotate the same (correct indicated) way if you've swapped it from one side to the other.

Agreed, but....Hehe.... Tyres are mostly directional to improve grip and they often have a tread pattern of a V type, kinda like a tractor rear tyre so they work well for traction but if they are mounted on the front axle without a driving force the major traction requirement is braking...should they be mounted backwards...hmmm...

[PinkRosePetal]

I've had Formoza's on my Spyder for over a year....for a cheap Chinese made tire, they work wonderfully on Spyders.

They'll be right at home with all the other chinese made parts on the Spyder.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Agreed, but....Hehe.... Tyres are mostly directional to improve grip and they often have a tread pattern of a V type, kinda like a tractor rear tyre so they work well for traction but if they are mounted on the front axle without a driving force the major traction requirement is braking...should they be mounted backwards...hmmm...

PRP … you scare me …… Mike