Why do people say to wait 100 miles before pushing tires hard but when people put on brand new tires at the track they are good to go after a few laps?
2007-09-15 11:01:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Race tyres are NOTHING like street tyres. They are far softer, and as a result, the shiny, smooth surface of the tread wears off very quickly. They also get much of their traction from the tyre heating up when used and becoming more pliable - road tyres don't do this to any significant extent. Try working a road tyre too hard too soon, and you'll feel like you're riding on ice.
Good luck!
2007-09-15 11:08:11 · answer #1 · answered by Me 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It only takes a few curves to break in a new set of tires. Ride it slow for a little bit to warm the tire up a bit. Then find a curvy road and start by going thru the corners with only a small lean angle. Keep leaning the bike a little farther every corner. Remember both sides of the tire need to be scrubbed before you let it all loose. Two weeks ago I broke in a new set of tires in about 15 miles. They still have about 1/8 inch of chicken stripes left but the peg feelers touch before I get down any lower since I move my butt off the seat when riding aggressively.
Hope this is the info you were looking for, just remember to ease into it little by little until they are ready to go.
2007-09-15 21:07:34 · answer #2 · answered by mushki 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Rubber products generally have a mold release agent still on them. Depending on what kind, it can be very slick, even waxy. Careful use and weaving as described will get most of it off. I prefer to scrub down new tires with a Scotchbrite pad in warm water and dish detergent. If I just change a rear, I may use the easy way. Spin the rear tire in sand(low rpm) while rocking from side to side.
I can't tell you about race tires, they don't fit my moped.
2007-09-17 16:37:18 · answer #3 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New street tires DO require time to break in (just as brake pads do).
It doesn't take 100 miles to break in new tires though.
Usually 10-20 miles is adequate.
Brand new tires have a slick/shiny finish to them.
As Aussie wrote, before break in, it's like riding on ice (I've seen plenty of new bikes go down right after they leave the parking lot).
The slick surface has to be scuffed up a bit, so the tread can grab the road.
On brand new tires, the tread surface has tiny rubber "hairs" sticking out.
When they ware down to nothing, the tires are broken in.
2007-09-15 19:20:04 · answer #4 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Same reason when you try out a car at a car lot and mention something about the tires the salesman says they haven't warmed up yet. Bunch of baloney.
I do agree street tires and race track tires are two different critters, but when you put on a new set of tires for general use, you should be good to go.
2007-09-15 18:15:40 · answer #5 · answered by rann_georgia 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
This allows you to scuff up the tire a little for traction.
Allows the bead of the tire to seal properly.
Most importantly you time to a just to the new tire.
2007-09-16 00:18:12 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. E 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the tires they use arnt the tires you buy you need to get the slick off your tires or youll regret it
2007-09-18 19:35:49 · answer #7 · answered by budda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
51 said it they do have a release agent on them
try doing figure 8's gradually leaning more and more
get the temp up on them and avoid the paint stips till you are scrubbed
2007-09-15 22:45:32 · answer #8 · answered by harleyhater 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
usually street tires have a release agent on them (it's shiny)
just wear them in gradually to the edge and get them up to temp so the release agents get scrubbed off
or wash them thoroughly with westleys bleach white before you ride
2007-09-15 18:41:32 · answer #9 · answered by 51 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
old technology vs new technology.tires do not need to be broke in.on the track they arent breaking them in they are warming them up and that doesnt take 100 miles
2007-09-15 18:07:19 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋