New Tires

[Fire99]

The old Hack got treated to new tires yesterday.. wehey! (oo i do spoil the ol GPZ)
Now i've been riding for 16 years or so but i've never really found out the official word on new tires.

Should you 'Run them in' for a few hundred miles or 50 or is it all myth?

What do you recon gang?

I was trying to gently and evenly wear the tire down to the edge after about 10 miles and nearly tucked the front wheel in.. Perhaps that was a bit soon..

cheers,

Nik

[y2blade]

i just ride like i do in the wet for about 10 miles (using most the tire and keeping it smooth) then GLF

not had a problem yet

Edited by y2blade on Thursday 5th July 15:34

[Fire99]

y2blade said:

i just ride like i do in the wet for about 10 miles (using most the tire and keeping it smooth) then GLF

not had a problem yet

Edited by y2blade on Thursday 5th July 15:34

Thanks mate.. the GLF bit sounds the best part..

[y2blade]

Fire99 said:

y2blade said:

i just ride like i do in the wet for about 10 miles (using most the tire and keeping it smooth) then GLF

not had a problem yet

Edited by y2blade on Thursday 5th July 15:34

Thanks mate.. the GLF bit sounds the best part..

just go easy and dont blame me if you bin it

[Chilli]

y2blade said:

Fire99 said:

y2blade said:

i just ride like i do in the wet for about 10 miles (using most the tire and keeping it smooth) then GLF

not had a problem yet

Edited by y2blade on Thursday 5th July 15:34

Thanks mate.. the GLF bit sounds the best part..

just go easy and dont blame me if you bin it

Gents,

I've been thinking about this since yesterday afternoon, but it's no good......whats a GLF??!!!

[y2blade]

Go Like Feck

surely YOUVE done that?

Chilli said:

y2blade said:

Fire99 said:

y2blade said:

i just ride like i do in the wet for about 10 miles (using most the tire and keeping it smooth) then GLF

not had a problem yet

Edited by y2blade on Thursday 5th July 15:34

Thanks mate.. the GLF bit sounds the best part..

just go easy and dont blame me if you bin it

Gents,

I've been thinking about this since yesterday afternoon, but it's no good......whats a GLF??!!!

[brummiewedge]

you need to get the tyre warm enough to burn the releasing agent off. On a track this can be just 2 laps, but in the rain...

[Bizzle]

brummiewedge said:

you need to get the tyre warm enough to burn the releasing agent off. On a track this can be just 2 laps, but in the rain...

Thats always how i have done it.
A good sunday trip out does it for me. I usualy just get them nice and warm and then gradually get the bike further and further over untill i get to my "limit"

Usually does it

[Ballon]

The boys at Micheldever tyres always recommend a 100 miles for running new sets in before GLF. However that is likely to be conservative as they will be protecting themselves should you bin it during that time. Though one thing is for sure in the rain you virtually get no wear whatsoever nor do the tyres get hot so any miles done on new tyres in the rain should not be counted.

[Fire99]

y2blade said:

just go easy and dont blame me if you bin it

No probs. can you just sign here under the dotted line to your previous statement..

[y2blade]

Fire99 said:

y2blade said:

just go easy and dont blame me if you bin it

No probs. can you just sign here under the dotted line to your previous statement..

as long as your not a complete numpty you will be fine


i use micheldever tires too