Warming up tires on the street?

[MissHell]

When riding on the street do you zig-zag a bit before hitting turns to warm up your tires? Is this something good to do?

[z06boy]

I do a little but it may not be needed...too much you look a bit goofy imho. My Pilot Powers seem to warm up pretty quickly for the street.

[t-homo]

The best thing to warm up your tires is a few hard take offs and hard stops. The flexing of the rubber will warm em up quicker than anything. Personally, I use tire warmers in my garage before taking off.

[z06boy]

Originally Posted by t-rock

Personally, I use tire warmers in my garage before taking off.

[CrazyKell]

Don't have the link at hand but our local board had a big "debate" about the zig zagging.

In tests it has been shown to actually decrease tire heat rather than helping. It's nothing more than a personal routine and serves no real purpose in warming up the tires despite what everyone will tell you.

I don't do anything special. I take it easy for the first few and move myself around a bit so I'm warmed up. Other than that it's business as usual and I've never had issues.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by t-rock

The best thing to warm up your tires is a few hard take offs and hard stops. The flexing of the rubber will warm em up quicker than anything. Personally, I use tire warmers in my garage before taking off.

Agreed.

Even the tire warmers part.

[t-homo]

I was joking about the tire warmers. It'd be nice though.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by t-rock

I was joking about the tire warmers. It'd be nice though.

No shit, huh?

I live in S. Florida.

The only time I care about warm tires is when I'm heading to pit out.

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by MissHell

When riding on the street do you zig-zag a bit before hitting turns to warm up your tires? Is this something good to do?

On the Street?
No

If the tires are cold, then the engine is cold and if the engine is cold...I'm a little cold.

Revs are down, speed is down and I'm not hustling around every corner while warmup is going on. Nothing special needs to be done, just ride casual for about 5-10 minutes.

[rogue]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

On the Street?
No

If the tires are cold, then the engine is cold and if the engine is cold...I'm a little cold.

Revs are down, speed is down and I'm not hustling around every corner while warmup is going on. Nothing special needs to be done, just ride casual for about 5-10 minutes.

Amen!