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Q: New Hoosiers: scrub in or race ready ?

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Subject: Q: New Hoosiers: scrub in or race ready ?
From: Yeoh Yiu <squid@panix.com>
Date: 20 Apr 2002 15:33:41 -0400
I've ordered some Hoosiers for solo2 use, from TireRack.
(in size 215/40/16 which is not listed on tire rack.com). 

Normally new tires require gentle driving for the 
first ~200 miles because 

1. the lubricants used on the rim when mounting can allow 
the tire to spin wrt the rim, and then balancing will be off; 
2. the new tire is still greasy, and will not grip well. 
3. a gentle heat cycle will increase the tire's longevity. 

I ordered the tirerack heat cycling service. 
I expect this service takes care of #3. 

What about concerns #2 and #3 ? 

Should I drive my Hoosiers on a street for a bit, or should 
the first time I use them be a timed solo2 run ? 

squid.

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