Is this tyre mould release spooge?

[george formby]

Noticed this on my <100km new T30 rear yesterday.

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It's not tar & I could rub it off with me finger. Can only think it's release compound under duress. Had no idea there was such a thick layer on the rubber if that's the case.

[unstuck]

You done runned over an alien.:niceone:

[Danger Dave]

Is it just in the one area of the tyre? could possibly be the sticker residue from the tyre label.

[george formby]

Is it just in the one area of the tyre? could possibly be the sticker residue from the tyre label.

That could be virtual beersies for you. I don't recall seeing any glue left on the tire but it makes a lot of sense. Similar size area, too.

I can rest easy now.

[F5 Dave]

Look I think it may be a mistake to totally dismiss the alien theory. Just keep a wether eye on the sky just in case.

[george formby]

Look I think it may be a mistake to totally dismiss the alien theory. Just keep a wether eye on the sky just in case.

Been some strange lights in the sky & loud humming lately... The sticker did come off clean as a waxing strip. Hmmmm.:yeah:

They might have been washed out of the hills.

[Erelyes]

Nah, just the guy at the tyre factory spooging in the mould before making yours

[cs363]

Nah, just the guy at the tyre factory spooging in the mould before making yours

Didn't even realise KFC were making tyres..... :gob:

[george formby]

Nah, just the guy at the tyre factory spooging in the mould before making yours

Rubber fetishists dream job yah reckon? I will look at my new tires now and know they were made with love and extra stickiness.

[p.dath]

Noticed this on my <100km new T30 rear yesterday.

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It's not tar & I could rub it off with me finger. Can only think it's release compound under duress. Had no idea there was such a thick layer on the rubber if that's the case.

To the best of my knowledge, very few tyre manufacturers use a mould release compound any more (Michelin being the exception, who still do use it).

Is there any chance you went through some roadworks, or a recently laid road?

[george formby]

To the best of my knowledge, very few tyre manufacturers use a mould release compound any more (Michelin being the exception, who still do use it).

Is there any chance you went through some roadworks, or a recently laid road?

Nay, our roads are fooked after the flooding and it's to cold & wet for hot mix to stay sticky for more than moments.

Label goo seems the most likely but I do like the other theories. An Onanist tire engineer with a rubber fetish will take some beating...:facepalm:

[F5 Dave]

. . .An Onanist tire engineer with a rubber fetish will take some beating...:facepalm:

Indeed he will. Nice pun. Better give some rep for that one.