Break-in Period

…speeds. For more information on properly driving on your tires when they're new, read "Breaking In New Winter Tires." During the break-in period of driving with your new winter tires, it can take some time to get used to their different handling characteristics. As you will notice,…

…tires, they have a break-in period. The very outer part of a tire's tread contains a release compound and/or lubricant. During the tire manufacturing process, this part of the tread helps to keep the tire from sticking to the hot tire mold as the tire cures. For break-in, we suggest a few hundred…

…wear down. "...your new tires require a break-in period to ensure that they deliver their normal ride quality and maximum performance. " Note: Be careful whenever you explore the capabilities of your new tires. Remember that every tire requires a break-in period of 500 miles for optimum performance.…

…tread depth, place it into the tread grooves and if the top of the Lincoln Memorial is covered, your tires have more than 6/32” of remaining tread depth. Now there’s just one more thing: your new tires will require a break-in period for optimum performance. Safety first. Happy New Year!

…be broken in with easy driving for the first few hundred miles, however studded winter / snow tires require special care during the break-in period. Proper break-in will ensure that all of your studs stay in the tires and they stay at the proper depth. When a tire is studded, the studs are pushed…

…Pilot Super Sport Tires Installed on My Car." It has now been over 5,000 miles since my initial post and they're well past their break-in period. Since that time, I've taken a couple of long road trips, driven in intense rain storms and pushed my 2009 Infiniti G37X Coupe around corners…

…Some of this release agent is left on the tire's surface, which will result in a slight reduction of traction until worn away. Normal break-in period of a few hundred miles will wear the release agent off. The Blizzak WS, or Winter Studless line, features a dual tread compound that when viewed…

…Heat cycling applies to R-compound competition tires. To take full advantage of the tire's durability and traction, there's a required break-in process. By heating the tires up in a mild and easy environment, this allows them to cool down again and the rubber bonds to become stronger. As…

…This allows the lubricant used to install the studs time to evaporate and the rubber to conform to the stud. If driven too fast, even after a break-in period, you risk ejecting the stud from the tire. * Rotate at the beginning of every winter season or every 4,000 miles, whichever comes first. The…

…the tires, and traction is reduced until it is worn away. Tires are comprised of many layers of rubber, steel and fabric that require a break-in period to assure they achieve their maximum performance and your maximum satisfaction. A few hundred miles of easy acceleration, cornering and braking...at…

…tires and traction is reduced until it's worn away. Tires are comprised of multiple layers of rubber, steel and fabric that require a break-in period to assure they achieve their maximum performance and your maximum satisfaction. A few hundred miles of easy acceleration, cornering and braking…

…Because it takes some time for the lubricant to evaporate and the tread rubber to securely compress around the stud, new studded tires require a break-in period. Relatively slow driving (less than 31 mph/50 km/h) without fast acceleration, aggressive cornering or hard braking is recommended for the…

…for countless makes and models. Advantages of Akebono ProACT Ceramic Pads: * Unrivaled 'initial effectiveness" with no required break-in period * Ultra-quiet, positive and smooth braking performance * High resistance to fade with fast recovery * More consistent pedal feel for driver…

…zipped through the snow while others were slipping around. Since the General AltiMAX Arctic is a studdable winter tire, we can stud your set for a cost of $15.00 per tire. If you choose to stud the tire, please be mindful of the studding laws in your state and that there is a brief break-in period.