Siping
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Siping
Didn't want to pull another thread off topic.
Before we've had small off topic'* regarding siping. I'd like to hear from you folks that have added siping to your tires for added traction.
Bill (willwren) mentioned it is a big difference in all weather conditions. Does it increase tire wear, if so any idea on a percentage?
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Before we've had small off topic'* regarding siping. I'd like to hear from you folks that have added siping to your tires for added traction.
Bill (willwren) mentioned it is a big difference in all weather conditions. Does it increase tire wear, if so any idea on a percentage?
Thanks
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it doesnt increase wear what so ever and it does improve traction (When i use to work at discount tire) Siping tires has always been a benefit towards the customer most even come back and say thank you cause they noticed the difference in the rain and the snow. It usually costs about 8 dollars per tire in chicago
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It DECREASES tread wear by allowing the tire to cool faster. Most tire manufacturers WANT you to have them siped.
I buy my tires at a local tire shop. They back them up warranty-wise 100%, and sipe them before they ever go on my car.
I buy my tires at a local tire shop. They back them up warranty-wise 100%, and sipe them before they ever go on my car.
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Disregard...willwren beat me to it....
I believe that someone (thought it was willren, but i could be very wrong) said siping actually increases tire life because the little cuts keep the tires cooler which pronlongs life. Could be very wrong on that statement though.
I believe that someone (thought it was willren, but i could be very wrong) said siping actually increases tire life because the little cuts keep the tires cooler which pronlongs life. Could be very wrong on that statement though.
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Read up. I beat you.
http://www.tirefactory.net/siping.htm
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tireSiping.dos;jsessionid=CTM9nzhQcWxYKS3gh36KGG5p dWXjTpwzcGQCQxbQjhXvcXhjYgR1!-138888343!232566008
http://www.tirefactory.net/siping.htm
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tireSiping.dos;jsessionid=CTM9nzhQcWxYKS3gh36KGG5p dWXjTpwzcGQCQxbQjhXvcXhjYgR1!-138888343!232566008
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Originally Posted by willwren
It DECREASES tread wear by allowing the tire to cool faster. Most tire manufacturers WANT you to have them siped.
I buy my tires at a local tire shop. They back them up warranty-wise 100%, and sipe them before they ever go on my car.
I buy my tires at a local tire shop. They back them up warranty-wise 100%, and sipe them before they ever go on my car.
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BillBost, sounds like we have to find a place around here that does siping! Certainly sounds like it would be helpful for this upcoming winter. $8 a tire is pocket change if it prevents an accident.
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Guys, this is as big of an advantage in the summer. Better grip, and much better cooling.
Mine were $15 a tire the first time, but my new set they siped for free since they had to warranty (prorate) my first set for treadwear.
Mine were $15 a tire the first time, but my new set they siped for free since they had to warranty (prorate) my first set for treadwear.