View Single Post
Old 09-12-2008, 10:19 AM   #9
Lil bastard
Registered User
 
Lil bastard's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Du Monde
Posts: 2,199
Quote:
Originally Posted by renzop
Ummm.....

I think what you are talking about is "mold release" compound. This has nothing to do with fungi or biological molds but instead allows the tire to more easily "release" from the "mold" in which it was made. Mold release is a kind of greasy, powdery substance on the tire that is indeed slippery and does need to be worn off through driving.

Regards,
Alan
Yep... you're right ! Thanks!
__________________
1990 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
1976 BMW 2002
1990 BMW 325is
1999 Porsche Boxster
(gone, but not forgotten)
http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/a...smiley-003.gif

Never drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly!
Lil bastard is offline   Reply With Quote