Jan T Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 I gather I should not go on track next week (Cadwell Tuesday) on brand new tyres (CR500's). What should I do to break them in? I will be driving 150 miles or so to the circuit. I have a tyre rack and spare wheels/tyres etc so I have some options etc. Would appreciate some advice. Thanks Jan Edited by - Jan T on 28 Apr 2005 22:32:12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Who has told you that? How do you think racers break in their tyres? Anyway if you drive up on the new tyres they will be 'broken in' by the time you arrive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Jan T, You could lend them to me and i'd be happy to break them in for you 😬 However as mav says it really isn't a problem. If I was you I would take it slighly easier on your first session and look to load them up progressively and avoid sliding around too much. After that just have fun 😬 MikeW Mega Grad Race No 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan T Posted April 28, 2005 Author Share Posted April 28, 2005 Hi Martin Can't remember may have dreamt it I suppose....you know me! I was going to use my worn CR500's but the weather forecast is looking wet so thought I had better take tyres with good tread. Haven't had time to fit my RIF aeroscreen yet and may call on you for some technical input. Cheers Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan T Posted April 28, 2005 Author Share Posted April 28, 2005 Mike As I am a Cadwell virgin and wish to stay 'intact' 😳 (so to speak) I will have few problems heeding your advice. Cheers Jan Edited by - Jan T on 28 Apr 2005 22:45:42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted April 29, 2005 Support Team Share Posted April 29, 2005 Jan - When tyres come out of the mould they have the remains of the release agent on them. This can make them a bit slippy for the first 100 miles or so. Your 150 mile drive should get rid of the release agent and if it doesn't a couple of laps of the circuit should finish the job. Just take it easy for the first few laps until you are happy with the grip from the tyres. Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Jan Are you planning to go to Stoneleigh at all? I'm going on Sunday if you want to convoy... Guy See some pictures of the build here. 5000 miles completed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan T Posted April 29, 2005 Author Share Posted April 29, 2005 Thanks, Shaun. Guy YHM. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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