Prolene

Would that be somewhat redundant or beneficial each in their own way? Thanks.

Mike Schuster

Prolene, I think it depends on the tire. Shaving the Michelin Pilot Sport Cups is worth 0.5sec, heat cycling another .1 to .2 for autox, according to Michelin. See the FAQ here.

Prolene

Thanks, Mike. That is an excellent and informative link which I have subsequently bookmarked.

Jim@tirerack

Heat cycling will also make the tires last longer. If it is for track or driving schools some tires like the Kumho really need to be shaved because they get too hot and blister if you don't.
The Pilot Sport Cup the shaving is not needed but if you are out to win you should.

Jim

Prolene

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jim@tirerack
[B]Heat cycling will also make the tires last longer.

CoralDoc

I'm on my 3rd set of Kumho V700s and I haven't experienced any blistering. These are unshaved tires that I heat cycle myself before hard use. Maybe I don't drive hard enough .

That's a very informative link Mike - thanks.