EVERYDAY TIRE BREAK-IN TIPS
When it comes to your everyday tires – all-season tires, passenger tires, touring tires and even truck and SUV tires, this is largely a matter of safety rather than performance.
The big difference between these tires and, say, track tires or off-road tires, is that based on the utility of these tire types, you're probably not driving with sportiness or aggression in mind.
With these tires, there isn't a huge "break-in" needed. That said, we suggest driving with caution for the first 500 miles or so. This will allow you to get familiar with how these new tires feel and respond to your steering, braking and accelerating inputs.
PERFORMANCE TIRE BREAK-IN TIPS
We know the urge to dump the clutch and burn fresh tire marks into your favorite straightaway is going to be strong when you get new tires for your sports car.
But what if we told you this is actually the worst thing you can do when breaking in your new competition tires, performance tires or summer tires?
While it's true that lower tread depth on a tire has some benefits for overall handling and steering response, there are better (and safer) ways to get your new tires up to snuff, such as heat cycling or tire shaving.
While not a service we offer, if straight-off-the-tire-rack performance is important to you, it may be worth consideration rather than intentionally wearing brand-new tires down.
OFF-ROAD TIRE BREAK-IN TIPS
Designed for harsh use in challenging terrains, off-road tires typically go on heavier vehicles that will see wild adventures. That said, whether you're out on the trails or cruising around the city, there's plenty of incentive to use caution when you're on brand-new tires.
Whether your path is full of large rocks that become slick as you creep over them or riddled with mud holes to make a pig proud, you'll want to break in your all-terrain and mud tires a little bit on the streets before putting them through the wringer off-road.
What exactly does that look like? Simply taking it easy on starting, stopping and turning your vehicle for the first 500 miles or so.
After that, you're more than welcome to hit the trails and go full-throttle.
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