Tire ?s
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Tire is brand new?? do u mean it spins?? ........because correct me if im wrong new tires have that COATING on them ur supposed to drive like 50 miles to wear off.....thats what i was told when i got a new one....... also is it possibly a harder compound tire???, .. maybe not as sticky...
hope this helps...
hope this helps...
Last edited by ChestersCBR600; 03-26-2009 at 04:15 PM.
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If you're getting wheelspin then Chester is correct, the coating on the tire is actually the release agent they use when moulding the tire to ensure that the tire does not stick to the inside of the mould.
You're lucky you haven't landed on your head not knowing about new tires being slick, take it easy for the first 50-100 miles... Gradually work your way over getting rid of the chicken strips, don't just do it in one big bang.
You're lucky you haven't landed on your head not knowing about new tires being slick, take it easy for the first 50-100 miles... Gradually work your way over getting rid of the chicken strips, don't just do it in one big bang.
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Read this: Sport Rider Article
The article explains that the coating is a myth from years ago. The "release agent" nowadays is only used on the extreme sides (where the letters are). The rest of the mold is usually teflon coated. There's no residue.
If the tires actually had a coating that had to wear off, how would anybody ever take a bike with new tires to the track? I've hit a track with brand new Michelin 2CT's, no warmers, two laps to warm up the tires (that's about 5 miles) and then worn all the chicken strips off in 5 laps dragging knees and even the fairings.
Same kind of tire? Different compound? Pressure different?
The article explains that the coating is a myth from years ago. The "release agent" nowadays is only used on the extreme sides (where the letters are). The rest of the mold is usually teflon coated. There's no residue.
If the tires actually had a coating that had to wear off, how would anybody ever take a bike with new tires to the track? I've hit a track with brand new Michelin 2CT's, no warmers, two laps to warm up the tires (that's about 5 miles) and then worn all the chicken strips off in 5 laps dragging knees and even the fairings.
Same kind of tire? Different compound? Pressure different?
Last edited by randyjoy; 03-26-2009 at 10:31 PM.