Miata Mailing List: March 2000, Message #359

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In message <3.0.5.32.20000302123915.007cbaa0@postoffice.worldnet.att.net>, Stev
e Bernard writes:
> Heating up the tires isn't enough you have to heat up the sidewalls
> as well. I asked about that and was told that the sides of the tire
> have to be heated as well. Ken Payson races Miatas professionally.
> This is what he told me. This is also what Tire Rack does by using
> a machine. Straight line heat doesn't do the job or so I am told.

Huh? I thought heat cycling was to improve treadwear. If you are wearing
  out your sidewalls too quickly, I suggest more air pressure to keep them
  off the ground. :)

  Keith Hearn
  '99 10AE "Sexy Sadie" the Sapphire Shark
  Milpitas, CA