Thread: Tire Warmers

Originally Posted by Hammer

No need for them on trackdays. Racing is another story, when you have to go balls out into the first turn.

So....... take the money and run? I mean the receipt was inside and you are talking like $600.

What if I use slicks?

Originally Posted by Hammer

I have not used slicks before, but again for trackdays they are not an absolute necessity. Red Rider I know runs slicks and does not run warmers.

This didn't come out of my wallet so that's why I was asking...

I sure like them, even at trackdays, for extra confidence, especially in cooler conditions.

Originally Posted by bwhip

I sure like them, even at trackdays, for extra confidence, especially in cooler conditions.

Are you guys back from your Honeymoon already? Hi Bwhip. hope you guys had fun.

That's one thing people had told me...one less thing to worry about. Not sure what will happen with me this year (Spencer will tell) but one less thing to buy later?

If all works well, my first track will be with Team Chicago at Grattan around the 1st week of April.

Originally Posted by FrenchieR6

Are you guys back from your Honeymoon already? Hi Bwhip. hope you guys had fun.

That's one thing people had told me...one less thing to worry about. Not sure what will happen with me this year (Spencer will tell) but one less thing to buy later?

If all works well, my first track will be with Team Chicago at Grattan around the 1st week of April.

We're still out at sea, but lots of resting and relaxing time out here, including (expensive) internet.

Originally Posted by bwhip

We're still out at sea, but lots of resting and relaxing time out here, including (expensive) internet.

you are for sure addicted.

have fun

Slicks warm up quickly. Ask Abtech and BDA about the possibility of shortening the life of your tires by overcooking them .If I recall from an earlier conversation, the best way to use them on a warm track day is to use them to heat the tires for the first session and just use them as a blanket for the rest of the day.

That's second hand info, though.

I got some CHR units for Christmas as well. They're adjustable, with 3 different temps. I figure if having warm tires saves me from even 1 cold tire crash they'll have paid for themselves. Of course now I need a generator.

I think they suck. You are never going to need them.
You should send them to me and I'll make you a favor and not bring them to Grattan so that you are not tempted to take them back.

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

Slicks warm up quickly. Ask Abtech and BDA about the possibility of shortening the life of your tires by overcooking them .If I recall from an earlier conversation, the best way to use them on a warm track day is to use them to heat the tires for the first session and just use them as a blanket for the rest of the day.

That's second hand info, though.

It is also very CORRECT info. Tire warmers are looked at with some sort of reverence. What usually happens is a rider leaves his fresh, new rubber in tire warmers all day and literally cooks them making them useless.

The current crop of DOT's warm up so quickly that tire warmers really aren't needed, especially in summer time.

Originally Posted by Hammer

I have not used slicks before, but again for trackdays they are not an absolute necessity. Red Rider I know runs slicks and does not run warmers.

I've been running slicks without warmers for a long time. Just make sure to go easy the first few laps.

SO......... Keep them or take them back which will cost out of my poket (cause this wasn't on my Credit Card) 15% to ship them back to the dealer? That will be like $100

Keeping them won't hurt right? I mean I started last year on April 1st at Grattan with temp of 30 degrees and did some October track at Putnam with 40 degree so...

For the amount of track days you plan on doing, and the temps you'll be doing them in, I'd keep them if you can afford to. The only thing now is you'll have to get a generator or hassle with finding electricity when you get to the track(s).

Originally Posted by RedRider

For the amount of track days you plan on doing, and the temps you'll be doing them in, I'd keep them if you can afford to. The only thing now is you'll have to get a generator or hassle with finding electricity when you get to the track(s).

Of course I can afford them...... I didn't pay for them

I'll go ahead and keep them since April could be a cold one in Michigan.

and yes Generator or Electricity will be something to look into as well.

Thanks for the info guys and keep giving me all the Knowledge you all have... things sure has changed in the past 10 years

I would keep them.

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

Slicks warm up quickly. Ask Abtech and BDA about the possibility of shortening the life of your tires by overcooking them .If I recall from an earlier conversation, the best way to use them on a warm track day is to use them to heat the tires for the first session and just use them as a blanket for the rest of the day.

That's second hand info, though.

I got a set but figure I will only use them in spring and fall. In summer things heat pretty fast down here

Originally Posted by FrenchieR6

Of course I can afford them...... I didn't pay for them

Freebies?

Originally Posted by HRCNICK11

When used properly they can make arace tire last longer.

I have yet to see this actually happen. People who come in off the track and slap the warmers back on between sessions over and over usually end up cooking the tires instead of making them last longer.

The theory of reducing heat cycles is pretty much negated by the process of baking all of the oils out of them by keeping them hot much longer than they were designed for.

I have seen brand new hot tires get greasy in 8 laps, keeping them hot all day long takes them way past their prime . . .

Originally Posted by abtech

I have yet to see this actually happen. People who come in off the track and slap the warmers back on between sessions over and over usually end up cooking the tires instead of making them last longer.

The theory of reducing heat cycles is pretty much negated by the process of baking all of the oils out of them by keeping them hot much longer than they were designed for.

I have seen brand new hot tires get greasy in 8 laps, keeping them hot all day long takes them way past their prime . . .

What about the comment on warming them at the start then using them as blankets?

Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

What about the comment on warming them at the start then using them as blankets?

That works fine.

Anybody ever try tire "Skins"? They are not warmers, but look like they will help to retain the heat between sessions. Pretty cheap, too...

Tyre warmers are essential for racing as they provide the necessary heat in the tyre before going out on track