Traction/ Tire help

[Smoky14]

Almost low sided yesterday, pitched into a corner and the back end almost got out from under me. The tires are 4K miles and about 13mo old. I was about 5mi into the ride and this was the second RH turn that I took at this speed. I went back and looked at the pavement and could see no reason for the slide.
The tire had a slight "green" tint to the "chicken strip" which to me indicated old rubber not used in some time.
Now to the question: is there a product I can use to remove the old rubber on the outer edges of the tire. I would prefer a wipe on,but would sanding work?
All this wealth of experience on BITOG we should be able to come up with something that will work.
Thanks guys Smoky

 

[eljefino]

Find some sand you can sink in, lock the front brake, and give 'er some gas! Rock side to side after you break traction.

 

[Radman]

Lighter Fluid soaking on the rubber with a burn out at required tire pressure... repeat if necessary.

 

[BigCahuna]

Have you checked your tire pressure since it happened? Low air will make it get squirrely .,,

 

[boraticus]

Scuff the tire with a rasp.

 

[Jim 5]

A rasp should work. Sandpaper works as well. Lots of guys do that.

 

[RWEST]

I like the 80 grit sandpaper method myself.

I always do it on new tires too, to help clean the "newness" off of them..

 

[Jim 5]

Originally Posted By: RWEST

I like the 80 grit sandpaper method myself.

I always do it on new tires too, to help clean the "newness" off of them..


The "newness" is mold release compound IIRC. It is by nature a slippery product....perfect for new tire low-sides.

 

[Silk]

I always take new tyres in gravel first,takes off the mould release.I have gravel roads close by,but there is a gravel parking area close by where I do a few donuts,left,right,ride through the stock pile to get them in deep.Then go for a ride.