Tire Siping

FUZION · 09-24-2001, 05:51 AM

Have any of you ever siped your tires?
I have the Sport Package tires, and I went through last winter with them. However, I am planning on getting new 17" wheels/tires in the spring, and probably new winter tires next winter, so i was thinking about siping the tires for this winters final use. Can you guys tell me some pros and cons of siping?
Thanks in advance!

Keith · 09-24-2001, 06:56 AM

The advantage is improved grip and stopping, especially on ice. Some also think that it improves tire life because siping allows tire heat to dissipate more efficiently. The only con that I know of is that the tires will make more noise.

Andy Hedin · 09-24-2001, 08:07 AM

eharleq · 09-24-2001, 12:00 PM

Eddie@Tirerack · 09-25-2001, 07:50 AM

09-24-2001, 06:56 AM	#2
Keith New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 341	Re: Tire Siping The advantage is improved grip and stopping, especially on ice. Some also think that it improves tire life because siping allows tire heat to dissipate more efficiently. The only con that I know of is that the tires will make more noise. __________________ 2000 2.7T Quattro Eibach pro-kit PSK Rear Sway Bar 2002 Bumper cover Magnaflow exhaust and tips 18x8 Momo Quasar 2 235/40ZR18 Nitto NT555 Relay 605 on/off switch mod Front & rear fog mods Passport 8500

09-24-2001, 08:07 AM	#3
Andy Hedin AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Minneapolis, MN 'burbs Posts: 16,102	The problem is the ruber compound on your "sport" tires is not be optimized for cold weather. __________________ Current: '13 Golf R (mine), '05 S4 Avant (wife's) Past: '05 STi, '01 S4 Avant, '97 A4 1.8T, '90 VW Corrado G60

09-24-2001, 12:00 PM	#4
eharleq Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,557	Correct, sir! Also, good luck finding someone who will do it on used tires.

09-25-2001, 07:50 AM	#5
Eddie@Tirerack Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 3,429	Siping is not recommended as an additional procedure. __________________ Eddie 2107- FORMER AudiWorld Wheel/Tire Forum Moderator

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