No, VHT TrackBite is an adhesive type traction compound that does not soften tires. Apply to tires and to the track or street for maximum traction. Normally VHT TrackBite is poured in front of the drive tires at the starting line. It will not harm concrete or asphalt surfaces and is NHRA and IHRA approved. Pour in front of the starting line and do a light burnout, back up putting the drive tyres into the TrackBite. It is biodegradable when dry and will not wash off with water.

A flow rate of between one to two drops per minute will provide an oil-film which will not pollute the running surface of the tyre and will give a dramatic improvement in chain life. In conditions where high levels of dust, sand or heavy rain are present - more oil flow will be necessary to extend chain life. [Back] See similar questions...

Tyre rotation is the activity where the tyre positions are exchanged on the vehicle to achieve increased tyre life. It is recommended that your perform tyre rotation every 5,000km and at a shorter interval when the tyres are new. See similar questions...

The rear tyres of some motorcycles and tractors are directional i.e. the direction of rotation is marked on the tyre’s sidewall. In such cases, the tyres must be fitted in the indicated direction. See similar questions...

The lettering of the tyre is very important to understand if your tyre is right for your bike. Let's take the following example: 180/55 ZR 17. is the ratio between tyre section height and nominal section width. This ratio is not indicated when section is expressed in inches (eg.3.50-18) See similar questions...

A water softener simply exchanges hardness ions (calcium and magnesium) with sodium ions. This process is called ion exchange. This exchange takes place within the media (resin) tank. When water flow through the tank it comes in contact with small resin beads that are covered with sodium ions. As the water flows by the sodium ions they are exchanged with hardness ions. Eventually the beads contain nothing but calcium and magnesium and no sodium. See similar questions...

Your water softener is a fully automatic Demand Initiated, metered system. This means the softener meters, or keeps track of, the water used in the home. It uses this information to determine when to perform the regeneration, or cleaning cycle. The control of the softening process automatically adjusts to your water use. For example, if you have company and your water use increases substantially, the softener will adjust to insure you don’t run out of soft water. See similar questions...

You may need to bypass the softener for service or if you do not want your household water to pass through the softener. See the owner’s manual for instructions on bypassing the softener. The instructions are also shown on the bypass valve. Make sure you depressurize the system before performing any service or removing the softener. See the “WARNING” in the owner’s manual. See similar questions...

A glycol based, water soluble tyre sealant that when professionally installed will permanently protect tyres against punctures and air loss. Additional benefits include extending the life of tyres and improving fuel efficiency. See similar questions...

SP-995 Nu-Cast Aluminum duplicates newly cast aluminum as in: new alternators or intake manifolds. SP-998 duplicates the cast gray look of a newly cast Iron Engine. Both are ideal for restoration or making old parts look new. Both products are rated to 290°C and very chemical resistant after heated one time. See similar questions...

Yes. You may use any fabric softening products in the washing or drying cycles that are designed for use in home laundry equipment. Please be sure to carefully read and follow the instructions provided by the fabric softener manufacturer. Only use the amount of fabric softener recommended by the manufacturer. See similar questions...

Fabric softener will coat the sock's fibers and not allow them to move as much moisture away from the foot as normal. To remove the fabric softener, simply launder the socks with detergent. See similar questions...

Surface Preparation: For maximum adhesion start with a clean, dry, grease free surface. Spray VHT SP-11 Brake Cleaner and Degreaser liberally over the area to be painted. Scuff any rusted or glossy surface with a Steel Wool or a 3M Scotch Brite padTM. Wipe stubborn areas with a dry clean cloth, spray again with cleaner, and let dry. Mask Area and Wipe Surface Clean: To protect from over spray, mask and cover the wheel well, surrounding floor and any surfaces that will not be painted. See similar questions...

Usually a little lacquer thinner on a clean lint free cloth will take it off. If the tint is more than 3 months old, it may be baked into the surface and normally will not come off. See similar questions...

Put simply, a Tyre Warmer has three main functions: to pre-heat the tyre for greater adhesion, to enable longer tyre life by reducing cold shredding and to enable the rider to accelerate harder through the first turns because the front tyre will stick and the rear tyre will drive. It is unfortunate and a sad reality that most people when buying Tyre Warmers buy based on price and mostly they are wasting their money. See similar questions...

They actually do what a Tyre Warmer is supposed to do and they do it exceptionally well. Through hours of testing, through working along side Tyre Technicians at World Superbike and by talking to top riders, we have found a way of heating a tyre evenly, consistently and to the 'right' temperature. We know what goes into a Tyre Warmer and what is needed to achieve the best performance from the tyre and increase confidence for the rider. See similar questions...

We will do our best to repair any make of Tyre Warmer that we find repairable. They do not need to be Sportsbike Tyre Warmers for us to help a rider and make repairs. All prices are in Australian Dollars (unless otherwise specified) and do not include taxes (if applicable). See similar questions...

A flat spot can be caused by heavy braking which makes the wheels lock and scrub the tyre along the road surface. Uneven wear of the tread is due to bad wheel balance, or a fault in the suspension, steering gear or bearings. See similar questions...

Correct inflation pressure is indicated on vehicle placard/ owner's manual of the vehicle. However for extreme low traction situations you may have to decrease inflation pressures. This increases foot print size of the tyre and floatation ability and aids traction. But NEVER DEFLATE YOUR TYRES UNDER 16 PSI and inflate to original pressure as soon as you return to tarmac. Also you should keep in mind that load carrying capacity of tyre is proportional to its inflation. See similar questions...

All our fitted tyre prices include fitting at one of more than 450 tyretrader.com approved fitting stations throughout the UK. All our mail order tyre prices include delivery to a location of your choice in order for you to arrange your own fitting. See similar questions...