Never had new tyres fitted before so am nieve when it comes to scrubbing in. Can someone please explain the process, what the aim is, what to do, how long it takes and when do you know they are 'scrubbed in'....and what not to do with new tyres fitted. I get the impression riding on new tyres is like riding on ice. Thank you, Ian
Just take it easy for the first 50-100 miles to rid the tyre of the smooth surface and to get heat cycles into the tyre then you can push a bit harder
No burn outs, no stoppies for the first 50 miles or so, anything else goes....and the riding on ice idea is a myth
The Mileage claims by Tyre Fitters is just to cover their Arses for the average Joe's riding style. You can run a set or tyres in on the road in 30 mins and approximately 30miles if the roads are right. i.e. Open fast'ish main roads which let you increase the lean angles by a few mm every few miles. Some Peeps come off their bikes when new tyres are fitted as fly out of the fitters garage then tip the bike in to the first bend that comes along straight over at 30 degrees + which puts the bike fully on to the slippy surface of the new tyre. The key is to gradually build on your lean angles till you reach the maximum that you as a Rider personally feel OK with.
I hate scrubbing in new tyres.But we have to have them As Sinewave says, take the bends slowly and build confidence. I have come across the shiny substance on the tyre at full lean trying to scrub the chicken strips with a nasty twitch from the rear.It is unnerving so treat them as a wet day when venturing on a dry road and an icy day when on wet roads.I personally wouldn't ride on new tyres on a rainy day.My old mate Roy smashed his 996 trying to show off to the boys at Watling tyres on new tyres.
Always thought there was a mold release agent in the tyre that comes out until the magical 100 mile figure ?
Yes so they say Steve but if that's the case how come racers on slicks do one out lap on a new tyre and then they are going full pelt! Surely slicks and road tyre are make using the same process.. I do take it easy for one heat cycle and build up lean angle as sinewave says, basically taking it easy for one ride, find a good roundabout and slowly build up the lean angle. It will sqerm around as you slowly do this then watch out for left handlers lol
Nearly had mine to the edge tonight, first day back ont bike after nearly 7 wks (hernia op) Missed all this great weather although some can post pics of their tyres completely melted to the edge. I'm impressed with mine tonight. Hopefully off to devils bridge Saturday, may improve that lol
Got a new pair of metzelers to scrub in this weekend,with the state of the roads and traffic etc,don't think I'll better that stevie
i was told they don't use the release agent now, just compressed air to blow them out of the mold? my Dunlop D212 pro where scrubbed in on track, two laps sighting laps and then increased the lean angle every corner and after first 20 min session jobs a good un, stuck to the track like glue my last Pirelli road tyres (Rosso 2) I just watched the lean angle for the first few mins/miles
With all the tyres I have used on my race bike, you simply remove the warmers and use the sighting lap to get a feel for them. Never had an issue on track with new tyres it must be said, but then the use of warmers does help.
takes some time to trust it though doesn't it! first time I raced on new tyres I was like wtf!! full on first corner and only 1 sighting lap down.... proper eye opener that!
I always put new tyres on and get them on the warmers. Im normally then straight out for qually or a race and I always forget that their new and give it beans right from the off. Never had any issues..
Interesting that they don't use a mold release agent anymore , I never knew that most new tyres I have had feel very sticky from the start. However it's in my head to take it steady as they may slip from under me. Very un nerving. But I usually go down some country road weaving and getting it over gradually whilst using both sides of the road
A big thanks to everyone for the advice and tips. My new tyres are now fitted along with right angled tyre valves....let the scrubbing in commence.
That sounds more dangerous than just riding normally now that tyres don't use release agent Old habits die hard I guess
I read somewhere that one way of scrubbing them off is to put the bike on a stand, stick it in gear and rub a brick over the tyre surface for a while. Think I would rather just ride it and take it easy.
