Running in new tyres? Advice?

Agent0range · 4 Dec 2008 at 08:50

Hi guys,

I've just changed my tyres and alloys on my MX-5 from the basic 5 spoke factory jobbies to something that looks a lot more awesome. I had them fitted at the dealer, but they didn't say anything to me about a running in period. To be honest, I think the woman on the service desk knows sweet FA about anything but ho hum.

The advice I'm getting from my friends/family seems mixed, and I'm not sure exactly what I need to do.

My plan for the new tyres was to take it easy for the first 100 miles or so on them, accelerating and breaking gently and not going over 50mph.

Is what I'm doing correct, or should I be doing something else too?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Trojan · 4 Dec 2008 at 09:08

You're supposed to run in new tyres? :confused:

B@Th*nG · 4 Dec 2008 at 09:11

i was just told run mine in gently for 100 miles, nothing about going over 50mph? but to be honest you're overthinking this one, just take it easy for a 4 days or so

B@

DevilsAdvocate · 4 Dec 2008 at 09:11

2 minute burnout and then all will be fine

AtomicBanana · 4 Dec 2008 at 09:15

The only thing to think about is when you first them and they are *brand* new, you have naff all grip for a little while. But we are talking a small amount of miles here. Past that, just take it easy, but 50mph is just a tad excessive

Skii · 4 Dec 2008 at 09:15

I've heard of bedding new brake pads in, but tyres ? never heard of that.

Firestar_3x · 4 Dec 2008 at 09:17

Grip will build up on the tyre after a few 100 miles, you will get 0 grip for the first 100 yards but other than that drive normally.

Howard · 4 Dec 2008 at 09:20

Firestar_3x said:
you will get 0 grip for the first 100 yards but other than that drive normally.

This is what I found. Fitted the new wheels and tyres, and sat at the junction at the end of my road wheelspinning, trying to pull out

All was fine after that though

poopots · 4 Dec 2008 at 09:22

PULL SOME PHAT DOHNUTS BRUV!!1

Or you could just take it a LITTLE easier than normal for a short while.

AtomicBanana · 4 Dec 2008 at 09:27

howardcanning said:
This is what I found. Fitted the new wheels and tyres, and sat at the junction at the end of my road wheelspinning, trying to pull out All was fine after that though

Yep, same! I was prepared for low grip, not *no* grip

ethos · 4 Dec 2008 at 09:28

Trojan said:
You're supposed to run in new tyres?

Yes

Either you haven't ever had new tires, or you have no idea how your car feels!

peterattheboro · 4 Dec 2008 at 09:34

howardcanning said:
This is what I found. Fitted the new wheels and tyres, and sat at the junction at the end of my road wheelspinning, trying to pull out All was fine after that though

I did the same thing the other day.

Where you exit the garage, there is a set of traffic lights straight away. Some guy decided to let me out so you have to rush. I just sat there wheelspinning trying to get grip

These seem like good tyres so far. They are Goodyear Excellence.

Firestar_3x · 4 Dec 2008 at 09:35

peterattheboro said:
These seem like good tyres so far. They are Goodyear Excellence.

Words total pile of poop comes to mind, hated mine.

Solaris · 4 Dec 2008 at 09:44

to something that looks a lot more awesome.

Prove it, get some pics up

And I agree with the 2 minute burnout theory...

B@Th*nG · 4 Dec 2008 at 09:44

ethos said:
Yes

Either you haven't ever had new tires, or you have no idea how your car feels!

why is it that there are so many polemic responses like this on these forums? There's never any middle ground.

"either your totally fridged, or a **** whore raving sex monkey!"

it's boring and makes you look like a pleb for being so bloody narrow minded

B@

Richard_16v · 4 Dec 2008 at 09:58

Can't say i've ever noticed a HUGE difference in grip from brand new tyres, yes you get more grip when they are scrubbed a bit but i've never had no grip from new.

TomO · 4 Dec 2008 at 10:09

first mile or two is naff all grip. i am a fan of the initial mini burnout to avoid this. i wouldnt push the tyre for at least 10-20 miles so all the release agent etc. has worn off.

ethos · 4 Dec 2008 at 10:10

B@Th*nG said:
why is it that there are so many polemic responses like this on these forums? There's never any middle ground.

"either your totally fridged, or a **** whore raving sex monkey!"

it's boring and makes you look like a pleb for being so bloody narrow minded

B@

Because it's true?

You are boring taking the time out to reply that it annoys you. Saddo :rolleyes:

Howard · 4 Dec 2008 at 10:15

peterattheboro said:
I did the same thing the other day.

Where you exit the garage, there is a set of traffic lights straight away. Some guy decided to let me out so you have to rush. I just sat there wheelspinning trying to get grip

Yeah, I was totally prepared for rubbish grip, but I wasn't expecting not to move, it wasn't even that much throttle. Reversed out of my drive, usual wheelspin on the wet drain cover in the middle of the road outside my drive, and then to the junction. Was fine after that, round the first roundabout, so that must have wiped off all the manufacturing/fitting gunk

Trojan · 4 Dec 2008 at 10:17

ethos said:
Yes

Either you haven't ever had new tires, or you have no idea how your car feels!

I've had plenty of new tyres, and I know exactly how my car feels thanks very much.

Every time I've had a new set fitted, I've driven as normal from the off and never once had an issue. The only noticeable difference has been loads more grip available through the corners than from the old, worn tyres.