Mold Release

…tires are cured, a release lubricant is applied to prevent them from sticking in their mold. Some of the lubricant stays on the surface of your tires, reducing traction until it is worn away. Five hundred miles of easy acceleration, cornering and braking will allow the mold release lubricant to wear…

…squirm and reduction in steering response. Before a tire is cured after production, a release agent called "mold release" is applied to prevent the tires from sticking in the mold. Some of this release agent is left on the tire's surface, which will result in a slight reduction of…

…offers their latest Grand Touring All-Season tire, the PureContact with EcoPlus Technology. This tire has done well in our surveys since its release and the praise is well deserved. The tire is cost effective compared to other brand name tires in the class, features a 70,000-mile treadlife…

…which the vehicle is driven cannot exceed the speed rating of the winter tire used. Before tires are cured, a release lubricant is often applied to prevent the tires from sticking in the mold. Unfortunately, some of the lubricant stays on the surface of the tires, and traction is reduced until it is…

…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 miles of gentle…

…isn't any! How Do They Handle on Dry and Wet Roads? All winter / snow tires require a break-in period of a few hundred miles to wear away the "mold release" applied during their manufacturing. The Bridgestone Blizzak is an extra deep treaded tire to provide enhanced deep snow traction and longer…

…more tread squirm and drivers may notice a reduction in handling responsiveness. Before tires are cured, a release lubricant is often applied to prevent the tires from sticking in the mold. Some of the lubricant stays on the surface of the tires and traction is reduced until it's worn away.…

…Whatever winter / snow tires you choose (studded or studless), a few hundred miles of relatively easy driving is recommended to allow the mold release compounds to wear off and the various internal components to begin working harmoniously. The especially gentle break-in for studded tires counts…

…contain a release compound and lubricant in the top layer of the rubber compound. The purpose of this thin, slippery layer is to aid the tires in coming out of their molds during the tire production process. Without this release compound, the still-hot rubber can stick to the inside of the mold as…

Hankook has started to release their latest entry into the Ultra High Performance All-Season category, the Ventus S1 noble2. Developed for the drivers of sports cars, sporty coupes and performance sedans, the tire is being released in a myriad of sizes and wheel diameters. This includes sizes…