> I here from Tire Rack that the heat cycling process they put the tires
> through is recommended by all the major manufacturers. I have only bought
> tires that have been heat cycled form them so I don't have any experience
> with the non Tire Rack heat cycled tires. Then in talking with fellow
> racers about this I haven't found anyone that says the heat cycle process
> that the tire rack uses makes any difference as long as you heat cycle the
> tires on the car, such as doing circles in both directions in a remote
> parking lot, then doing several hard acceleration and braking runs to build
> the heat in the tire and then remove the tires for at least 24 hours. Does
> anyone have any opinions on this subject? I'm getting ready to order
> another set and am wondering if I really need to pay the $15 charge per
> tire.
There is absolutely no difference between our mechanical heatcycling service
and doing it properly yourself, and that is stated on our website. But there
are advantages to our service which apply in some situations...
Taking them as a backup set unmounted - you wouldn't have to mount,
heatcycle, dismount, remount the original set.
Time - not like anyone ever procrastinates, but ours spend the curing time
while being shipped and you don't have to do the extra wheel swaps.
Consistency and wear - we get very even temps in the tire with no wear.
Not all cars street legal/plated - Especially true for road racing/track
events.
No risk to puncture - Some race tires are a bit fragile when it comes to
punctures, so why take the risk of damaging one on the street?
If any of these factors apply to you, compare convenience to cost and make
your choice.
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Bill Ozinga - webmaster@tirerack.com
Webmaster - The Tire Rack
http://www.tirerack.com
Ph.(888)541-1777 or (219)287-2345
Order your heatcycled BFG, Hoosier or Kumho tires online in time for
Nationals!
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