Timmay Zoom Zoom Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I have some erm , slightly used tyres from a track day last season, only second outing but got a bit warm! I never did get round to sorting out the melted rubber. What's the best way? A few burn outs' or its there a better method. Do I assume I need to re balance the wheels after? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Are you sure its melted rubber rather than pick up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Some road driving will get rid of it, but unless they are sprint tyres I wouldn't bother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmay Zoom Zoom Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 I think it maybe pick up as you say, but maybe a little bit of melt. So driving should clear it. They are A048R mediums, they are my track tyres as I have other tyres/wheels for the road, but are road legal. So just a bit of driving, and maybe a 'lil' tyre slip should get shot. Just don't want them to be out of balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I reckon its pick up - i get it all the time on mediums 48's... good drive about should do it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmay Zoom Zoom Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 great i'll give that a go. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrie Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 There's a term like "thermal surface failure" normally known as bad graining which is a rippling or ridging effect. If its bad enough to need removing, a light surforming should do the trick. Works for pick up too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arm Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Drive around on a wet road surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Pete Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Surely it should be kept and displayed like a badge of honour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordboi Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I have a fair bit of melted rubber on my front r888s at the moment. An 80 mile blat today didn't remove it fully either. I wouldn't let it worry you too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Pretender Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Swap front to back and give it a quick spin to clear fronts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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