“break-in” Heat cycle for V710s
08-19-2009, 03:50 PM
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“break-in” Heat cycle for V710s
Looking for alternate procedures
I have read the manufacture recommendations, but I don’t want to run them for one session and wait 1 day (which means one month) to use them again. I would like to hear how others have heat cycled their V710’s. Back when I ran VictOracers I would run them at highway speeds for about 45 minutes and then let them sit for a day or two and then start tracking them.
I’m not racing so if I lose some initial performance I can live with that, I’m mainly concerned with their longevity.
I have read the manufacture recommendations, but I don’t want to run them for one session and wait 1 day (which means one month) to use them again. I would like to hear how others have heat cycled their V710’s. Back when I ran VictOracers I would run them at highway speeds for about 45 minutes and then let them sit for a day or two and then start tracking them.
I’m not racing so if I lose some initial performance I can live with that, I’m mainly concerned with their longevity.
08-19-2009, 04:26 PM
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I ran 710s for 4 years and to be honest, I don't know that I saw much difference when I let them cure overnight vs just pounding on them right out of the box. After 4 or 5 heat cycles, they lost their competitive 'fine edge' and it was time to either replace them or sell the old ones. They are hard enough to where you can just run them as is, and you're not going to hurt the longevity much if any at all.
If you're just looking for longevity, then why not look at buying some used race rubber. The T1 guys (and others) are always selling their used race rubber (with 3-5 heat cycles) dirt cheap and they will last quite a while.
If you're just looking for longevity, then why not look at buying some used race rubber. The T1 guys (and others) are always selling their used race rubber (with 3-5 heat cycles) dirt cheap and they will last quite a while.
08-19-2009, 06:25 PM
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I drive my V710 tires full tilt brand new. I have tried heat cycled tires from tirerack and doing the heat cycle routine my self. There is no difference that I can notice in either performance or longevity doing it this way. I just run HPDE and track days so I am not looking for the last 10th of a second on a lap time.
08-19-2009, 08:10 PM
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Looking for alternate procedures
I have read the manufacture recommendations, but I don’t want to run them for one session and wait 1 day (which means one month) to use them again. I would like to hear how others have heat cycled their V710’s. Back when I ran VictOracers I would run them at highway speeds for about 45 minutes and then let them sit for a day or two and then start tracking them.
I’m not racing so if I lose some initial performance I can live with that, I’m mainly concerned with their longevity.
I have read the manufacture recommendations, but I don’t want to run them for one session and wait 1 day (which means one month) to use them again. I would like to hear how others have heat cycled their V710’s. Back when I ran VictOracers I would run them at highway speeds for about 45 minutes and then let them sit for a day or two and then start tracking them.
I’m not racing so if I lose some initial performance I can live with that, I’m mainly concerned with their longevity.
Cost more to return than to use them as is. I thought about getting on the highway as well. What to do 
Looking forward for more feed back.
Thanks
Gary
08-20-2009, 12:28 AM
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Used heat cycled race tires, I might try this.
08-20-2009, 12:46 AM
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Looking for alternate procedures
I have read the manufacture recommendations, but I don’t want to run them for one session and wait 1 day (which means one month) to use them again. I would like to hear how others have heat cycled their V710’s. Back when I ran VictOracers I would run them at highway speeds for about 45 minutes and then let them sit for a day or two and then start tracking them.
I’m not racing so if I lose some initial performance I can live with that, I’m mainly concerned with their longevity.
I have read the manufacture recommendations, but I don’t want to run them for one session and wait 1 day (which means one month) to use them again. I would like to hear how others have heat cycled their V710’s. Back when I ran VictOracers I would run them at highway speeds for about 45 minutes and then let them sit for a day or two and then start tracking them.
I’m not racing so if I lose some initial performance I can live with that, I’m mainly concerned with their longevity.
I ran 710s for 4 years and to be honest, I don't know that I saw much difference when I let them cure overnight vs just pounding on them right out of the box. After 4 or 5 heat cycles, they lost their competitive 'fine edge' and it was time to either replace them or sell the old ones. They are hard enough to where you can just run them as is, and you're not going to hurt the longevity much if any at all.
If you're just looking for longevity, then why not look at buying some used race rubber. The T1 guys (and others) are always selling their used race rubber (with 3-5 heat cycles) dirt cheap and they will last quite a while.
If you're just looking for longevity, then why not look at buying some used race rubber. The T1 guys (and others) are always selling their used race rubber (with 3-5 heat cycles) dirt cheap and they will last quite a while.
Bill
08-20-2009, 08:46 AM
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Yep. When I was running just DE events, I bought used stuff all the time.
I have a bunch of used Hoosier A6s (315 x 18) with between 4 and 7 heat cycles - $50 each. They are definitely faster than the 710s...but they do wear quicker.
I have a bunch of used Hoosier A6s (315 x 18) with between 4 and 7 heat cycles - $50 each. They are definitely faster than the 710s...but they do wear quicker.