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Re: Yellow/Orange Dot?? (archive)
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Posted by allen akin, encore motors on April 10, 2000 at 12:17:40:

In Reply to: Yellow/Orange Dot?? posted by Chris, Windy City Club on April 09, 2000 at 08:56:03:

: What's the info on the dime sized yellow/orange dot on the side of all new tires?? TIA

Indicates the high spot of the tire, to aid in force variation balancing; that is, to match the high spot of the tire with the low spot of the wheel to give the "most round" combination....

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