cold tires

[kennym4]

Let me see if I can word this right......

At what temp. does/do your tires start to NOT warm up, enough to totaly trust them ? I know it depends on what kind of tire you are running, (Qualifier's) but ball park ? Last year I was runing the stock Battle axe's, and they use to slide on me a lot, coming out of turns, if I wasn't thinking about it. Sadly, I haven't done too much riding this winter, but that's going to change, I can't take it no more !!

 About how long does it take for tires to heat up, temp. around 40, going around 35-45 mph. ?


 thanks, AGAIN !!!!!!!

 

[Powers739]

 

[Tufbusa]

Boy Howdy, this one is going to be fun

I'm curious to see how many know when their tires have reached performance temp and at what temperature range the tire reaches it's best performance. And, if anyone knows how hot is too hot. These things that every rider should know when choosing tires. I have found few who can answer that question "What temperature range does YOUR tire perform at it's best"?

 

[99'busa]

man at those temps. my metz m3's DONT get adequatly up to temp just by riding around. I can ride around all day long at 45* and still wont be able to get a pwr wheelie due to traction. I just take harley turns when its cold out.

Just taking off fast at lights you can feel the lack of sticky. Burn your tires a couple times will work for a short while but thats a waste of rubber

 

[kennym4]

That's why I asked, these are things I'm trying to learn, so flame on !!!

I don't know about temp, but I heard that you don't want your tire presure changing anymore than 4 degrees, like cold pres. 36, hot 42 means too low, or cold 36, and hot 38 means to high......but that's pres. not temp.

 

[dadofthree]

No expert here, that's fo sho. Anyway at that temp I don't know if tire temp matters BC the frigging road is too cold. Take it

 

[kennym4]

man at those temps. my metz m3's DONT get adequatly up to temp just by riding around. I can ride around all day long at 45* and still wont be able to get a pwr wheelie due to traction. I just take harley turns when its cold out.

Just taking off fast at lights you can feel the lack of sticky. Burn your tires a couple times will work for a short while but thats a waste of rubber

That's how I had to ride last winter (like a cruiser), and wanted to know when it's warm enough to trust them ??

 

[Mr Bogus]

My corsa 3's are scary when ambient temps stay at 50 or below.. they never seem to get up to a "good" temp unless I am riding pretty hard.. at 60 degrees, they seem to settle down pretty quickly..

I rode yesterday and after 20 minutes ridding, I jumped on it in second gear and roasted the rear tire.. (38 degrees out) fun but not very confidence inspiring

 

[kennym4]

and how much difference is black top, then concrete, as far as temp ?

 

[99'busa]

and how much difference is black top, then concrete, as far as temp ?

black top is always slick. at any temp. be very carful on blacktop even in summer

 

[kennym4]

and how much difference is black top, then concrete, as far as temp ?

black top is always slick. at any temp. be very carful on blacktop even in summer

What do they race on ?

 

[99'busa]

and how much difference is black top, then concrete, as far as temp ?

black top is always slick. at any temp. be very carful on blacktop even in summer

What do they race on ?

im not sure what that compound is. its better than anything on the street and more expensive

 

[WWJD]

don't forget tire pressue which affects plyability.... that's not the word... I forget the word for when a tire bends/twists/contorts during normal riding and heats up? someone? anyway, lower pressure helps heat up better during cold days

 

[MPH 200]

Simple answer for me, I don't ride under 60 degrees, or high humidity. I have been running 2CT's & have great grip after about 10-15 minutes of riding. Tire pressures F-35 R-36. I currently have a regular PP on the rear & noticed some slight pushing around 65-70 degrees. I rode 2 weeks ago 85 outside & they stuck like glue.

I don't commute w/ it, only twisties.

We race on an asphalt compound.

 

[kennym4]

Man, if I only rode when it was above 60, I would only ride for like 5 months...........can't see it, why'd I have to be born here ?

 

[delboy]

Went for a short ride monday 43 degress no problem with my corsa 3's after 5 miles, got some good temperature in them after a hard ride 80 - 140 mph. As kennym4 said "only rode when it above 60"  

what in England, you are having a laugh

 

[kennym4]

so....................................is there no answer ?? Too early, all the smart people work during the day ??

 

[kennym4]

Tires can get too hot as well right, aint that what they call greasy ? (I hear the drag racers always say "the track was real greasy", and it's usually the guys down South)

 

[Big Wall]

I would say that the more important thing is to know how to deal with the feedback that your tires are giving you.

 

[Mr Bogus]

my problem? 15G invested in bike bok bok bok..... no scratches from asphalt please..