The Tires (Tyres) are on the rims!

     Oh happy days and a big thank you to Cycle Gear of Orange Park, a very knowledgeable and friendly bunch. I initially went in for some fork oil, ah the forks. Just the forks, lol, a trial and triumph of mine, they look really good on the frame (see previous entries and, indeed, the next.). Got speaking to them, and they order and fit tires, if ordered through them - same prices online as google anywhere - they fit them for just $25.00 a rim.
     Now, my old Zed rims are not tubeless, so needed tubes as well. Remember i filled and hid the tire lock holes on the rear. I don't think they are needed for a road bike, trail - yes, road - no. So filled and finished the wheel was. And both looked good.
Now - the tires (tyres). I like Avon tires (tyres) for older bikes, don't ask why? Because i don't know, i just have an affinity for them. Any how, cycle gear very very helpful: tubes, tires (tyres), rim tape and fitting with lead if required was a comfortable $310.00, looking around, i feel local is best and reasonable too. The tires (tyres) I plumed for are the AM26 Roadriders.
     After one call, to inform me the tires (tyres) were in, the next day i got another "Mr Paul, can you confirm what way the front wheel goes on the bike, please?". After some thought (yes i got a headache) I told them the side with fitment for the speedometer drive was the left hand side of th bike, it is the bit that rattles a little.....
     Two hours later i collected the wheels, went to work. Got home later that night and looked at the wheels - "F*** me" - I thought, and possibly said - "The front is obviously on the wrong way around!" - the tread pattern was 180 degrees out from the rear!

     Now before i decried the guys that fitted the tire (tyre), of to the tinterwebs for a look and research. Of note, the rear says for rear use only, the front has the word 'UNIVERSAL' on the sticker. "Hmmmmm" I thought, "odd, best the research is a little more thorough". It turns out, and it took some getting my head around, that the tire (tyre) is turned 180 degrees if it is a universal fitment. Looking at the sidewall of the tire (tyre) reinforces this:

     The direction of rotation is opposite for the front and rear fitments! In brief - it is all about the forces applied to the tire (tyre). When on the back the forces are from the engine - acceleration. When on the front - the forces are from braking. All tires (tyres) are built to take forces one way, hence the flipping when on the rear or on the front!

     How I sighed a sigh of relief. So glad I didn't call and rant at Cycle Gear, who have done their job perfectly. I was almost the fud! Now the wheels are good and sexy and ready for final fitting. That is this weekends job. Until then, here are my wheels in all their completed glory:

  

     From a happy man, TTFN.