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Tire “light spot” and “heavy spot”

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by faawrenchbndr, Dec 4, 2023.

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Dec 4, 2023 at 6:16 AM

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So does anyone know does it still hold true that the “light spot” of a tire is marked in yellow and the “heavy spot” is marked in red?

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Dec 4, 2023 at 7:58 AM

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Those markings are still in use, but red doesn't indicate heaviest point.
https://www.yokohamatire.com/tires-101/maintenance-care-1/mounting-your-tires

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Those markings are still in use, but red doesn't indicate heaviest point.
https://www.yokohamatire.com/tires-101/maintenance-care-1/mounting-your-tires
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Thanks……searched but never found an explanation that made sense.

Owe ya one…….

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