Mari L. Clements wrote:
>
> I have 6 new BFG R1's in my garage, waiting for Meridian. They have not
> been heat cycled yet. When I ordered them, I was not counting on all the
> ice (and accompanying road treatments) we'd have in PA (it had been a mild
> winter so far--really). What do I do know? Does the ambient temperature
> affect heat cycling?
I cycled mine last year in fairly cool spring Wisconsin weather. Maybe
40 to 45 degrees. It will take longer to get heat into them on a cold
day, but I think you can do it. I did basically a 20 mile slalom to
help work the tires. (Be carefull!) Stopped every now and then to feel
if the heat was permiated through the tires. Worked fine.
If the road *looks* clear and dry, how much should
> I worry about what road salt might still be out there?)
Are you worried about the salt on your car or the tires? I've never
really thought about it, but I've not heard anything bad about getting
salt on your tires. If you are concerned about that, I suppose you
could spray them off at the car wash.
I think you should try it. Just keep working them until you they feel
warm throughout. I think it will be worth it for you. It would be nice
to get some seat time on them before going into a competition. Good
luck!
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Patrick Washburn <washburn@dwave.net>
Wausau, WI Land of Cheese
95 DS Neon
Moooooooooo.
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