So.. How do I run in a new front tyre in the wet?...

**Mountlocal1** · 22nd February 2008, 17:37

Any suggestions?

**98tls** · 22nd February 2008, 17:38

Same way as in the dry,just a bit slower.

**Sully60** · 22nd February 2008, 17:41

Originally Posted by Mountlocal1

Any suggestions?

Very carefully

**Mom** · 22nd February 2008, 17:45

Originally Posted by Mountlocal1

Any suggestions?

Gravel road! Find one near you and do a few k's

Takes no time to scrub in a tyre, I promise!

**Mountlocal1** · 22nd February 2008, 17:47

Originally Posted by 98tls

Same way as in the dry,just a bit slower.

Originally Posted by Sully60

Very carefully

I put that wrong..

But ive heard a few people say they wipe the tyres with something to take the slippery stuff off??? Apparantly there coated with stuff that helps release them from the mould?

**Mountlocal1** · 22nd February 2008, 17:49

Originally Posted by Mom

Gravel road! Find one near you and do a few k's

Takes no time to scrub in a tyre, I promise!

... Now that sounds like a good idea!

**Mom** · 22nd February 2008, 17:52

Originally Posted by Mountlocal1

... Now that sounds like a good idea!

Pity you dont live closer, I have one that is begging in the most horrible way for the same treatment..LOL

**jrandom** · 22nd February 2008, 17:53

Originally Posted by Mountlocal1

ive heard a few people say they wipe the tyres with something to take the slippery stuff off???

Yeah, a gravel road.

(Serimouse.)

**Mountlocal1** · 22nd February 2008, 17:54

Originally Posted by Mom

Pity you dont live closer, I have one that is begging in the most horrible way for the same treatment..LOL

Um... are we still talking tyres here?

**Sully60** · 22nd February 2008, 17:58

Originally Posted by Mountlocal1

I put that wrong..

But ive heard a few people say they wipe the tyres with something to take the slippery stuff off??? Apparantly there coated with stuff that helps release them from the mould?

You can use a solvent such as brakleen. But really with replacement tyres they're actually pretty good from new. By all means take care for the first few K's but after that just ride as you normally do.

This does not apply to a brand new bike with the factory fitted tyres!
Believe me I know.

**Mom** · 22nd February 2008, 18:04

Originally Posted by Mountlocal1

Um... are we still talking tyres here?

LOL...Grubby boy, yes the most embarrassing front tyre you have ever seen, it has titties where no self respecting tyre should.

**Chrislost** · 22nd February 2008, 18:21

wiping it off dosnt really do much exept remove a bit of the wax.
the tyre has to get warm for the rest to ooze out of the rubber...
tyres that have been used and sit around are worse then brand new tyres because they go "off".