New Tires And Why Theyre Dangerous

[3xTread]

so i recently put on a new rear tire and as everyone knows or if you dont know *TAKE IT EASY* lol felt my rear tire slipping a lot and i wasnt even pushing it.. at least i dont think i was that residue that they come with can bite you but all is well and i thought id share that.. Anyone have a similiar experience with new tires?

 

[lupin]

Is this "residue" your talking about what the internet will call release agent?

Because if it is most manufactures no longer use it. I think from memory there is only one that still does.

I'm thinking its more the crap the tire fitter used to get them on thats the problem.

 

[Marbro_za]

Yeah , think the tyre fitter used a little too much soap and water.

Never had an incident with a new tyre, front or rear.

 

[Captain]

I've had both front and rear changed recently on the Fireblade and was told to take it easy by the tyre fitter (decent local small business). From what I understand the tyre(s) need a couple of heat cycles through them before returning to your normal riding style. The rear tyre didn't bother me too much but I was very wary of the new front tyre.

I just used the Fireblade for the daily commute for a week and after that it was fine.

I think the tyre shops tell you to take it easy them at least if it all goes skyward within a mile or them you can't blame them.

 

[SwissMotard]

As stated, this used to be a problem but hasn't been for years as the greasy releasing agent is no longer used. I guess people don't like to let go of the past though.

My tyre fitter goes out on a 1-2KM run to scrub the tyres when he fits them. He always scratches the pegs

 

[R-Rated]

Years ago, I had a dealer do a tire change and the valve stem was not in tight. I rode it about 100 miles and had to run in a store. When I came out, the rear tire looked low. I checked it with the gauge and that is when I saw the valve peaking up.

I still have dealers tell me to take it easy for the first 100 miles or so.

 

[dandoolittle]

Cheap or old tire is one thing that crops up


The other is people getting so para about a new tyre their riding goes to shit and throttle control is judders you and the bike is unstablised....

New tyres are fine as long as you are smooth

 

[NastyEvilNinja]

There is something in the heat cycle thing - but to be honest not much that will affect 99% or riders.

It's all in your head - readjust your thinking about it all, and you can leanr to enjoy scrubbing in new tyres!

If you need something more solid, then think about someone who'll stick a brand new tyre on a race bike and then do about 1.5-2.5 miles scrubbing it in before doing a race.

Tyres are so bloody good and grippy these days it never fails to amaze me!

[old rider mode on] Not like when I first started and you'd highside before they got the bike off the paddock stands etc...[old rider mode off]