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Originally Posted by tgold
The idea that companies are still using mold release on tires is urban legend. They haven't used mold release on tires for decades. Scuffing the tires is ok, but for your own sake DON'T use brakleen. It is a solvent, and solvents will remove the very things that the rubber needs to maintain flexibility and grip.
Taken directly from the Pirelli website:
Storage
Should you need to store tires after removal from a vehicle (as in the case of winter tires), they should be stored in a cool, dry place. To protect your tires from damage related to: heat, water, ozone and direct sunlight, it is suggested you place them in opaque, waterproof containers (e.g., plastic trash bags).
http://www.pirelli.com/tires/en-us/c.../tire-warranty
it's interesting to note that Pirelli says nothing about using anything to clean tires on their website. |
Man, you beat me to it. I was just getting ready to post the same thing.
The only thing you need to break in new tires is HEAT! Get them warm, then enjoy.
Side to side weaving actually cools motorcycle tires off. You need acceleration and braking in a straight line to heat them up.
If you ever go to club races, you'd realize just how true this is. Racers put brand new tires on their bikes, stickers and all. Put warmers on them to heat them up, then they go rip ass all over the track. No "break in" needed, just heat. DOT's, slicks, doesn't matter.