Tire Prep

[r.paradise06]

Is there a time/track condition when you should cold sipe rather than hot sipe or vise versa? Do you do vertical sipes on fronts only and horizontal/both on rears? (American racer tires on super late)

[Burke1118]

TF is a cold sipe? Unplug the siping iron? lol

[r.paradise06]

You're telling me you've never had to use a non-heated sipe?? Your privilege is showing...

[Jking24]

You're telling me you've never had to use a non-heated sipe?? Your privilege is showing...

I don't know about privilege showing ,every cold sipe I've ever seen was not easy on the wallet compared to a standard heated grooving iron

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

I don't know about privilege showing ,every cold sipe I've ever seen was not easy on the wallet compared to a standard heated grooving iron

I like the ones that use std razor blades. I haven't hot siped in years.

I'm no tire expert, but I sipe based on what I think will get the proper wear and heat. That includes depth and direction and density of cuts.

[samgood]

I never used a sipe, too. Any reviews on national tire and battery may be? This service center network is rather wide, they must be offering cheaper prices.

[over4T]

Speedway Motors has a bit on tire siping and grooving on their tech website. It's informative for rookies to the process and you might want to check it out.

[Lizardracing]

Do you guys feel like needling is just as important as sipes and grooves?

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Do you guys feel like needling is just as important as sipes and grooves?

I'm no tire guy, but I've honestly never done it and don't think I really need to. That could be because I'm too dumb to know better, who knows?

[CCHIEF]

...Needling helps a bunch if your surface soaking tires, but has other benefits