Some of the tyre brands put out in the market an unusual looking tyre. It is asymmetric. It has different tread patterns on its inner and outer sides, giving it a distinct performance advantage over a tyre with a symmetrical or directional tread.

• The tread pattern on the inner side of a typical asymmetric tyre has more grooves giving better grip on wet roads
• The outer side has a higher plain surface area, the benefit of which becomes apparent when cornering at speed on a dry road