Getting Tires to Harden Up

[Drey]

I bought some new tires for my DD today, but won't be putting them on till May or so. I wouldn't mind them getting a little harder between now and then so they wear a bit better.

Would I be better off putting them outside in a shed in the cold or do you think I should put them in my basement since its warmer down there?

What are your thoughts?

 

[Blue85]

Is there really a way to condition tires for longer wear? I would think tires are better served by avoiding harsh weather.

 

[tRustyK5]

I'd think the durometer of the rubber was inherent in the rubber itself, no real way to make it "harder" or "softer" other than buying a softer or harder compound tire.

 

[Deuling]

Put some porno mags on it???

 

[Drey]

Maybe its just an old myth, just curious as to your guys thoughts.

 

[79rustyk10]

Look how hard old tractor tires are vs new ones. I agree if theyre left out in the elements for a long time they do get harder. Problem is there probably isnt much useful service lift left at that point.

 

[tRustyK5]

I'd say myth. Swampers as an example are a soft compound tire. They'll wear quick no matter what you do. An "E" rated highway tire is a much harder compound, and as a consequence wears a lot longer. The only other factor affecting rubber hardness is temperature, but it's not a permanent change being made to the tire.

 

[ryoken]

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