WTB : Tire Warmers

[LMsports]

Sounds like Jeff has most of my bases covered here. The heavy duty construction of the Chicken Hawks are ultimately going to show in the longevity of the product. They are better insulated and provide a more even heating of the tire. They are easier to put on and take off unless you don't actually use the sock portion of the tire sox, and then with no insulation they are unable to hold the heat into the tire.

[Super Dave]

Good posts, guys.

In the summer, tire warmers are pretty easy to use.  Better warmers still will do what they are supposed to in cooler weather.

Ultimately, the tire isn't the only thing that is warmed.  As the tire warms, the wheel, and the air inside the tire gets warmed.  If you can't put enough heat into all of that, the tire will actually go cold because there is no heat behind it all.

In the old days, I hammered the brakes during a warm up lap to put heat into the rotors that would warm the wheel which transfered heat to the tire. 

I think one could build a tire warmer that warmed the wheel only to do the job that current "tire warmers" do.

[Jeff]

I think one could build a tire warmer that warmed the wheel only to do the job that current "tire warmers" do.

hehe... try pulling those off your 10Y magnesium wheels!

[JBraun]

The heavy duty construction of the Chicken Hawks are ultimately going to show in the longevity of the product.

I'll attest to that! I know some dumbass who once went hauling ass out of his pit with the rear warmer still on the bike. After a cord repair, it worked like new! That's durability!

[Jeff]

If only I had my camera....  That was hilarious dude.

[tstruyk]

Hey Rob didnt you (K3) test the tensile strength of the chicken hawk power cord at the AMA round at R. America?   

Jason... there's nothing wrong with trying to keep that last bit of heat on the tire before you head out, but I think riding your warmers to the grid is a bit extreme no?

[truckstop]

I've got a set of old handed down Tyrsox that were purchased used off of e-bay a few years ago. They're older than dirt and they've held up just fine. Had to reinforce the velcro stitching, but I've seen similar things on other brands. The two layers are kind of hinkey to deal with, but I've used one piece warmers as well and it's not that big of an issue. They do their job, I've got no complaints.

[tomholiday]

Yeah, the only thing I noticed on Sunday when going from my Tyrsox to T's STG warmers was the velcro on the Tyrsox seemed less substantial than the STG ones. Probably would be the only thing I would change about the product. Other than that they worked great, stayed in place fine, and did their job....and i'm probably gonna get some attention with the purple blankies :)

If I understand correctly the STG one's are made by ChickenHawk. I wonder if there is any quick way to find out what brands are made by what source company/manuf.

[tomholiday]

i knew i'd get some smites because of this thread...

[LMsports]

For the record...I don't smite.

With that out of the way, even the STG's, although made by Chicken hawk do not offer the same level of quality in heating the tire or the durability of regular Chicken Hawks. Dave, the owner of Chicken Hawk also has some literature that he put together with the way his warmers work and explains the more technical side of their superiority. I'll look, but I'll bet he has it posted on his website.

[truckstop]

That's good to know, our friend had two sets of the STGs and one of them crapped out on him after a season or so.

Just to clarify, having more features and higher quality in a one piece warmer would be great. I'm just sayin' for what I'm doing, for me, the Tyrsox do their job and I've been happy with them.

[catman]

 knew i'd get some smites because of this thread...

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