tires: new set of Mich. Pilot Road 2s... break in? Prep?

[StratTuner]

I just got a pair of Michelin Pilot Road 2s for my NC700x.
(on sale because the PR3s are out.)

They seem nice, but the dealer told me to be careful for the first 50 miles at least.

I never ride aggressively, but what did the dealer mean.. I wonder.

What sort of break in should one give new tires?

I read the some buff them with coarse sand paper?

What is good to do?

 

[docb91b]

It's my understanding that they can be slippery at first. I think normal riding on the street will take care of that pretty quick.

 

[StratTuner]

great..... I don't need more reason than that to go for a saturday ride!


(later)
back from the ride, and my oil leak is all fixed!

also, the tires inspire confidence again. I was surprised that the PR2s ride more smoothly on the Freeway than the stock tires. That was pleasant!!

No special treatment... just ride them and let the highway work off whatever coating they have at the dealer.

 

[docb91b]

great..... I don't need more reason than that to go for a saturday ride!

Like with beer, its 5 o'clock somewhere.

 

[turbodieseli4i6]

One thing the reviews said about the PR3's is they are pretty sticky right out of the box. The PR2's may be like that, but it never hurts to wear the tires in.

 

[Jeff762]

From what I've been told, tires have some sort of release agent on them leftover from the molding process. In some cases the residue can cause tires to be slick until its worn off.

 

[Beemerphile]

From what I've been told, tires have some sort of release agent on them leftover from the molding process. In some cases the residue can cause tires to be slick until its worn off.

This is true. It is called mold release. Usually dry traction is adequate. Be especially careful in the wet for the first 50-100 miles.

 

[Loomis]

Yes very slick! My gentle 90 degree right out of the cycle shops driveway turned into a 180 degree high side! Haha

Be careful!

 

[Craigmri]

Whenever I mount new tires(I mount my own ), I go down my street to the culdesac and do a dozen figure 8's getting progressively greater lean angle to scuff the tires some before I take off on a ride.

 

[Mr_Krabs]

I usually wash tires with degreaser when I get home. This gets the mold release off, and also if the dealer put on tire shine to make the bike "pop".

 

[happy]

Use common sense. Ride safely and you will be fine, new tires or old tires.