Tires are complicated and complex products. While to the untrained eye a tire merely looks like a circular rubber tube, it is actually much more intricate than that. There are numerous different components and layers to a tire, with a combination of rubber, steel, and fabric used to keep you and your car safe.

The complex nature of a tire means that if you have just recently purchased a new set of car tires, you need to break them in. You cannot simply install a new set of tires and resume business as usual. Instead, you need to break in a car tire to make sure your car is driving smoothly.

Break in New Car Tires on Dry Roads

Before you tackle more hazardous terrain, you need to drive with new tires for a couple hundred miles on dry roads to break them in. The goal of driving this far on dry roads is to get rid of all lubricants and parting agents applied to the tires during production. When tires are produced, a lubricant is applied to the tires to make sure they do not stick to the equipment used to mold them. This lubricant can be dangerous, so by driving on a dry road for a few hundred miles, you can wear off the lubricant to improve the effectiveness of your tires.

Lower the Tires Tread for a Quicker Response Time

It may seem counterintuitive, but tires with lower tread have a faster response time. While tires need to be replaced if the tread gets too low, it is actually better to have a lower tread. Lower tread allows your tires to more securely grip the road, allowing your tires to respond more quickly to the twists and turns of the road. By breaking in your new car tires, you can shave off some of the tread so that you can have a better handle of your car and tires.

Use Caution When Breaking in Your Tires

As you are breaking in your new tires, make sure to exercise caution. Your tires will not be as responsive during the first couple hundred miles, so make sure to keep this in mind and drive carefully to make sure you and your passengers are safe. Try your best to drive as normally as possible and avoid any hard acceleration or braking, as this can cause the tires to become unbalanced. If driving on dangerous terrain (such as sand, dirt, snow, or ice) before you have had a chance to break in your tires, drive slowly and carefully, and keep your eyes on the road. 

Get High-Quality Tires at an Affordable Price at Audiosport Escondido

If your tires have a tread that is less than 2/32”, then you need to get a new set as soon as possible. Audiosport is known as the best place to get new tires in Escondido, providing customers with a huge selection of tires at an affordable price. Not only that, but we have a team of dedicated tire specialists who will answer any and all questions you may have. Whether you are replacing old tires or want to upgrade to offroading tires or some other type of specialty tire, we can help.

If you are interested in learning more about how and why you need to break in tires or would like a quote on a new set of tires, contact Audiosport Escondido today by calling (760) 743-2333.