Tread Pattern

Front tyre groove diagram
Rear tyre groove diagram

Tread patterns serve several purposes:

  • They clear water from the contact patch
  • They contribute to how the tyre deforms
  • They help to control irregular wear characteristics
  • They have to look attractive to riders

BT-014s distinctive tread pattern is unlike any other - important for product recognition by riders

Dual Directional Diagonal grooves give handling linearity by uniform deformation

Centre S-Curve groove gives light handling, stability & shock absorption

Centre Cross groove for good wet grip and low pattern-noise by optimum groove angle (increasingly important)