NITTO NT 555R & Discount Tire "Heat Cycling"
05-22-2006, 06:00 PM
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NITTO NT 555R & Discount Tire "Heat Cycling"
Still scrounching around looking for the best setup for my car.
I like the above tires for the rear - 285x35ZRx18. However,
while on DiscountTireDirect.com (I think), there was a process
called "Heat Cycling" for the tires, I read it, but it does not explain
the process...does not give a simple explanation, for a complex mind.
....Please feel free to respond......Thanks
1995 Z28LT1A4: 3:83: Vigilante, 58mmTB, LE2 (by summer), full race
suspension: Red W/ Black Ttop, etc....Too much to list.
05-22-2006, 06:24 PM
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Re: NITTO NT 555R & Discount Tire "Heat Cycling"
Got a link? I've been running Nitto DRs for years now, both sets from Discount Tire - only warning I ever got was wait a couple days before going to the track cause they put lube on the wheels when mounting them.
05-23-2006, 01:41 PM
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Re: NITTO NT 555R & Discount Tire "Heat Cycling"
The process for heat cycling is actually very simple. The tire is mounted on a wheel and then set up on rollers that spin the tire. It is heated gradully over a period of time to break down the weaker molicules in the tire and also stretches the tread compound. The benefit of this process is a tread compound that lasts longer and provides better traction.
Hopefully this is helpful information.
If you have any questions, let me know.
Luke- Discount Tire Direct
sfragala@discounttireco.com
Hopefully this is helpful information.
If you have any questions, let me know.
Luke- Discount Tire Direct
sfragala@discounttireco.com
Originally Posted by dutss707
Still scrounching around looking for the best setup for my car.
I like the above tires for the rear - 285x35ZRx18. However,
while on DiscountTireDirect.com (I think), there was a process
called "Heat Cycling" for the tires, I read it, but it does not explain
the process...does not give a simple explanation, for a complex mind.
....Please feel free to respond......Thanks
1995 Z28LT1A4: 3:83: Vigilante, 58mmTB, LE2 (by summer), full race
suspension: Red W/ Black Ttop, etc....Too much to list.
I like the above tires for the rear - 285x35ZRx18. However,
while on DiscountTireDirect.com (I think), there was a process
called "Heat Cycling" for the tires, I read it, but it does not explain
the process...does not give a simple explanation, for a complex mind.
....Please feel free to respond......Thanks
1995 Z28LT1A4: 3:83: Vigilante, 58mmTB, LE2 (by summer), full race
suspension: Red W/ Black Ttop, etc....Too much to list.
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