Miata Mailing List: May 1998, Message #82

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In a message dated 98-05-01 20:41:14 EDT, porterb@mediaone.net writes:

<< Can someone explain how to "heat cycle" new racing tires? A 2 minute smoke
 show then swap front to back and repeat? :)
 
 Thanks!
 
 -Brian >>

Brian,
To heat cycle tires, you simply get them up to temp. (when brand new), then
let them cool for 24-48 hours.  Seems that the molecular (SP?) bonds break
down alot when first heated.  When allowed to cool, the bonds reform stronger
than before...My wife just called me a "geek" for pretending to know stuff
like this!  ;)

Aaron N.