Why are tire warmers an advantage?
• Great Starts – A tire that is up to temperature has more traction. This is helpful in getting good starts and making a charge in the beginning of the event. • Helps Avoid Cold-Tire Incidents – We all know when the track goes green every racer gives his best. Cold tires incidents and off-track excursions are more common among those without tire warmers. Getting the entire tire carcass up to temperature helps tire be flexible and pliable and gives more grip. • Improves Tire Life – Heat Cycles: Keeping your tires “warm” (125-135 F) between practice sessions saves Heat Cycles (the # of times a tire gets hot and then cools) which age your tires (the tire goes “off” meaning the best grip is gone). Cold Cutting or Cold-Tearing: High-horsepower or heavier vehicles can tend to cold-tear tires when used aggressively when the tire is cold. These “cuts” or “graining” affect Tire Performance and Life. Heating the Tire up slowly with a Tire Warmer doesn’t spend or use the active chemicals the engi
