JRA
New Member
This "split" on the GPA's is where the rubber overlaps. When they install the tread rubber on the carcass it over laps at the ends and the split is happening right at the very end of the seam. When the tire is mounted so that it rotates in the direction the arrow indicates you typically shouldn't have this split occurring. It does occasionally because I've seen it, but it mostly happens when they are flipped (but not all the time because I've flipped tires and not had it happen). I've been told that this is only a cosmetic flaw and that it's not in danger of coming apart. In the newest 211 GPA's this has problem has supposedly been resolved.
With the 211 GP's this isn't an issue at all. The tread doesn't over lap and they can be run in either direction without issue.
With the 211 GP's this isn't an issue at all. The tread doesn't over lap and they can be run in either direction without issue.