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Message: FYI: Manufacturers may not be using release compounds. Tread surfaces are smooth until scuffed in.

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Changed By: Laz
Change Date: May 15, 2012 09:31PM

FYI: Manufacturers likely aren't may not be using release compounds. The tTreads surfaces are smooth until scuffed in.
I did some surfing and saw a lot of discussions, a couple having posts that seemed credible, wherein the writer claimed to be quoting a representative from Pirelli or Dunlop. It's possible that nowadays Teflon or similar coatings are on the molds themselves, and don't transfer to the tires.
Also, it's possible that a new tire requires a few heat cycles to finish curing.

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Author: Laz
Date: May 15, 2012 09:30PM

FYI: Manufacturers likely aren't using release compounds. The treads are smooth until scuffed in.
I did some surfing and saw a lot of discussions, a couple having posts that seemed credible, wherein the writer claimed to be quoting a representative from Pirelli or Dunlop. It's possible that nowadays Teflon or similar coatings are on the molds themselves, and don't transfer to the tires.
Also, it's possible that a new tire requires a few heat cycles to finish curing.