Neil-NA Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Been looking into grip tyre softener for my old tyres that i am having problems with, i have looked all over the net and it seems to get good review (for drag racing) but has anyone actaully used it? - http://www.griptyresoftener.com/ I am still wondering what to do after i posted these two thrads - http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?261475-MT-ET-street-on-an-NA-worth-it http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?256620-Do-tyres-go-off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probrox Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I like the look of that stuff, it would be good to know if it is any good. If there are good reviews I might give it a go on my stock 16's for Suprapod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 We use Grip on our kart test tyres, very effective, makes 100 lap old tyres perform like new. Totally illegal for MSA racing though, they use tyre 'sniffers' on the dummy grid before each race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 For the sake of a few £s i think i will give it a go, all i have read is positive reviews and even if i can get just a few decent runs in it will be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 It makes a huge difference if applied correctly. Make sure you apply around three coats over 3 days prior to use. Makes them super sticky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 It makes a huge difference if applied correctly. Make sure you apply around three coats over 3 days prior to use. Makes them super sticky Yup, do you cover the tyres once done, i know they say their is no need but i notice a few people still do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Yes, cling film for three days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Why don't you see if you can find some uncut wets in a size that fits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Why don't you see if you can find some uncut wets in a size that fits? Sorry for being a mong but what is the idea behind that? i take it they will be very soft? the size i ideally want is 255-50-16. Sounds silly but i want grip but not too much, half way between a road tyre and a drag tyre would be ideal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Yes, an uncut wet or a hillclimb slick (often the same compound) is VERY soft and very grippy. Whether the grip was excessive only testing would show, but I ma sure it could be modified with air pressure changes or even camber changes. I thought the idea of drag racing was getting as much grip as possible? Or are you hardware limited by the transmission? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Yes, an uncut wet or a hillclimb slick (often the same compound) is VERY soft and very grippy. Whether the grip was excessive only testing would show, but I ma sure it could be modified with air pressure changes or even camber changes. I thought the idea of drag racing was getting as much grip as possible? Or are you hardware limited by the transmission? W58 and 230hp, 217lb/ft torque, a lot have said it will bog with drag tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I used it on a set of RE55S.. It definitely works, I dropped by 400m time from 15.2sec to 14.8secs using it... The tyres used to just spin w/o smoke, after applying the Grip it made plenty of smoke.. It absolutely stinks though, make sure you apply outside, and I recommend you keep the tyres outdoors as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Interesting...would be good for the pod...GB!lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I recommend you keep the tyres outdoors as well.. Bloomin' `eck, it's taken ages getting them in the kitchen cupboards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Bloomin' `eck, it's taken ages getting them in the kitchen cupboards... Lol... I kept mine in my garage after I treated them, my car was smelling for a few days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leet45single Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I saw this stuff a few years ago but my only bad thought was wondering how long the tyre will last once it's applied, my concern was after a couple months it would keep eating into the rubber. I'd be interested to know how you find it if you get some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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