I never look at the tread direction when I'm putting on a tyre because it makes not a blind bit of difference which way the tread is facing. I'm more concerned with getting the damn thing over the rim!
I dont think he was mentioning the tread (which, you're right, does not make a difference with slick tyres) but the non-lined up stem and logos. It's generally a good idea to do this so if you get a flat it's easier to find what punctured your tube. and it generally makes things look cleaner.
I dont think he was mentioning the tread (which, you're right, does not make a difference with slick tyres) but the non-lined up stem and logos. It's generally a good idea to do this so if you get a flat it's easier to find what punctured your tube. and it generally makes things look cleaner.