Warming up tires on the street?

t-homo · 06-08-2009, 03:22 PM

The best thing to warm up your tires is a few hard take offs and hard stops. The flexing of the rubber will warm em up quicker than anything. Personally, I use tire warmers in my garage before taking off.

z06boy · 06-08-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by t-rock

Personally, I use tire warmers in my garage before taking off.

CrazyKell · 06-08-2009, 03:40 PM

Don't have the link at hand but our local board had a big "debate" about the zig zagging.

In tests it has been shown to actually decrease tire heat rather than helping. It's nothing more than a personal routine and serves no real purpose in warming up the tires despite what everyone will tell you.

I don't do anything special. I take it easy for the first few and move myself around a bit so I'm warmed up. Other than that it's business as usual and I've never had issues.

shmike · 06-08-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by t-rock

The best thing to warm up your tires is a few hard take offs and hard stops. The flexing of the rubber will warm em up quicker than anything. Personally, I use tire warmers in my garage before taking off.

Agreed.

Even the tire warmers part.

t-homo · 06-08-2009, 04:09 PM

I was joking about the tire warmers. It'd be nice though.

shmike · 06-08-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by t-rock

I was joking about the tire warmers. It'd be nice though.

No shit, huh?

I live in S. Florida.

The only time I care about warm tires is when I'm heading to pit out.

t-homo · 06-08-2009, 04:22 PM

I've never used em in my life. I've also only been to the track once.

Rider · 06-08-2009, 04:28 PM

Nope. The closest twisties to my house is about 4 miles away, byt the time I get there, the tires are warm. It's the damn blind hills that are the problem. Cold tires and blind hills don't go well together.

Particle Man · 06-08-2009, 05:09 PM

I just take it easy for the first 7-8 miles. Helps get me into riding too and prevents me from riding outside my limits.

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Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I just take it easy for the first 7-8 miles. Helps get me into riding too and prevents me from riding outside my limits. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

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06-08-2009, 03:22 PM	#1
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	The best thing to warm up your tires is a few hard take offs and hard stops. The flexing of the rubber will warm em up quicker than anything. Personally, I use tire warmers in my garage before taking off.

06-08-2009, 03:40 PM	#3
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Don't have the link at hand but our local board had a big "debate" about the zig zagging. In tests it has been shown to actually decrease tire heat rather than helping. It's nothing more than a personal routine and serves no real purpose in warming up the tires despite what everyone will tell you. I don't do anything special. I take it easy for the first few and move myself around a bit so I'm warmed up. Other than that it's business as usual and I've never had issues.

06-08-2009, 04:09 PM	#5
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I was joking about the tire warmers. It'd be nice though.

06-08-2009, 04:22 PM	#7
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I've never used em in my life. I've also only been to the track once.

06-08-2009, 04:28 PM	#8
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Nope. The closest twisties to my house is about 4 miles away, byt the time I get there, the tires are warm. It's the damn blind hills that are the problem. Cold tires and blind hills don't go well together.