Do new tires have a break-in period and/or need to be 'scrubbed'?
04-22-2003, 05:38 AM
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Do new tires have a break-in period and/or need to be 'scrubbed'?
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I have read posts where peple have referred to new tires as 'greasy'. Some have attributed it to some sort of mold-release compound spray that the manufacturer puts on new tires. I found a few sites that all refer to BFG tires needing to be 'scrubbed' or heat-cycled to get the mold-realease compund out of the tire.
Why do I ask? I installed new Kumho MX over the weekend and they were very greasy in he rain this morning. So much so, that if it doesn't get better, I will call Kumho to get a refund. I did not notice this on my previous S0-2s or T1-Ss so I'm a bit concerned now....
I have read posts where peple have referred to new tires as 'greasy'. Some have attributed it to some sort of mold-release compound spray that the manufacturer puts on new tires. I found a few sites that all refer to BFG tires needing to be 'scrubbed' or heat-cycled to get the mold-realease compund out of the tire.
Why do I ask? I installed new Kumho MX over the weekend and they were very greasy in he rain this morning. So much so, that if it doesn't get better, I will call Kumho to get a refund. I did not notice this on my previous S0-2s or T1-Ss so I'm a bit concerned now....
04-22-2003, 10:07 AM
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Tires are comprised of many layers of rubber, steel and fabric. Due to these different components, your new tires require a "break-in" period to ensure that they deliver their normal ride quality and maximum performance. As tires are cured, a "release lubricant" is applied to prevent them from sticking in their mold. Some of the lubricant stays on the surface of your tires, reducing traction until it is worn away. Five hundred miles of easy acceleration, cornering and braking will allow the mold release lubricant to wear off, allowing the other tire components to begin working together.It is also important to note that your old tires probably had very little tread depth remaining when you felt it was time to replace them. As any autocrosser or racer who has tread rubber shaved off of his tires will tell you "low tread depth tires respond quicker." Don't be surprised if your new tires are a little slower to respond (even if you use the exact same tire as before). Their new, full depth brings with it a little more tread squirm until they wear down.
NOTE: Be careful whenever you explore the capabilities of your new tires. Remember that every tire requires a break-in period for optimum performance.<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR4&url=%2Ftires%2Ftiretech%2Fgeneral%2Fbr eak_in.htm">http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/general/break_in.htm</a></li></ul>
Tires are comprised of many layers of rubber, steel and fabric. Due to these different components, your new tires require a "break-in" period to ensure that they deliver their normal ride quality and maximum performance. As tires are cured, a "release lubricant" is applied to prevent them from sticking in their mold. Some of the lubricant stays on the surface of your tires, reducing traction until it is worn away. Five hundred miles of easy acceleration, cornering and braking will allow the mold release lubricant to wear off, allowing the other tire components to begin working together.It is also important to note that your old tires probably had very little tread depth remaining when you felt it was time to replace them. As any autocrosser or racer who has tread rubber shaved off of his tires will tell you "low tread depth tires respond quicker." Don't be surprised if your new tires are a little slower to respond (even if you use the exact same tire as before). Their new, full depth brings with it a little more tread squirm until they wear down.
NOTE: Be careful whenever you explore the capabilities of your new tires. Remember that every tire requires a break-in period for optimum performance.<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR4&url=%2Ftires%2Ftiretech%2Fgeneral%2Fbr eak_in.htm">http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/general/break_in.htm</a></li></ul>
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