special chemical residue which makes new tyres slippy and eventually wears off and that’s when you see the true grip levels of the tyre.
Hi Paul. This called release aid. When a new tyre is made the release agent is sprayed into the mould, so when the tyre is formed it is easier to get out of the mould.
There are a few posts on the forum relating to Kwik fit never seeming to have the original tyres in stock. You have to understand they can’t stock every brand.
Joss
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