…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…
…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…
…they'll all need to be broken in before you push the pedal to the metal. During the manufacturing process, a release lubricant is applied which prevents the tire from sticking to the mold in which it was created. Unfortunately, some of that lubricant remains on the tire upon installation. It reduces…
…perform their duties within the tire to deliver maximum performance and ride quality. In addition, it allows the lubricants used to release tires from their molds to wear off the surface of the new tire. Until this lubricant wears away, your new tires will have a reduced level of traction,…
…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…
…tires when tread depths reach approximately 6/32". Tires need more tread depth in wintry conditions to compress snow in their grooves and release it as they roll. If there isn't sufficient tread depth, the vehicle's traction and mobility in snow will be reduced. New Tire Tread Depth Approaching…
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…
…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…
…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…
…a group of Michelin engineers rolled out the tire, watched the videos and been on a short test ride where the set was newly installed and had mold release, therefore we took it pretty easy on the drive. All factors building my excitement to get behind the wheel. Testing on a 6.6 mile loop of highway…
…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…
…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.…
…to 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. Unfortunately, some of the lubricant stays on the surface of the tires, and traction is reduced until it is…
…6/32" of remaining tread depth to maintain good traction capabilities. All tires need more tread depth in wintry conditions to compress snow and release sit as they rotate. If there isn't sufficient tread depth, the slush and snow that can be processed on each tire revolution will be reduced…
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