Is siping tires worth it?

Nesbit · 01-18-06, 04:13 PM

So I got talked into getting my tires siped for $40 a few days ago when I went in to get a tire repaired and I was wondering if it is worth it.

The Bus · 01-18-06, 04:21 PM

Do you do a lot of off-roading?

Nesbit · 01-18-06, 04:27 PM

No. I usually only drive the 3 miles to work and back. Sometimes I go to the store though. It is across the street from my work...

Kittydreamer · 01-18-06, 04:28 PM

What's "siping"?

AudioWizard · 01-18-06, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kittydreamer

What's "siping"?

taa455 · 01-18-06, 04:31 PM

I never heard of it. Google told me it is a popular way of getting more traction from your tires. Were your tires worn out or getting close to needing replaced?

http://www.can4x4.com/articles/siping.html

shoppingbear · 01-18-06, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kittydreamer

What's "siping"?

I was JUST about to post the same question, but googled it and found this: tire siping

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Tire siping is the process of cutting small slits, or grooves, into the tread blocks of tires in order to provide better traction in adverse weather conditions. The sipes allow the tread blocks to spread on contact with the ground, which helps expel water from the tread and provides better bite.

Interesting. Never heard of it before.

shoppingbear · 01-18-06, 04:32 PM

at AW. Now I'm glad I googled it!

Kittydreamer · 01-18-06, 04:32 PM

Paul, you of all people should know that I do not use google when I have plenty of otters ready and willing to answer my stupid questions WITHOUT giving me attitude!

So there.

big whoppa · 01-18-06, 04:32 PM

Not a dumb question at all. Living in the South, people don't do that here.

covenant · 01-18-06, 04:32 PM

Scientific Tests Confirm It
Improved traction up to 200%!

AudioWizard · 01-18-06, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kittydreamer

Paul, you of all people should know that I do not use google when I have plenty of otters ready and willing to answer my stupid questions WITHOUT giving me attitude!

So there.

People only help you because you have breasts.

Groucho · 01-18-06, 04:33 PM

I don't know what this is, and as such, never had a use for it. Therefore I vote "No."

Kittydreamer · 01-18-06, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AudioWizard

People only help you because you have breasts.

Meh. I'll take it.

The Bus · 01-18-06, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Groucho

I don't know what this is, and as such, never had a use for it. Therefore I vote "No."

It actually is a waste of money for her to do it.

Nesbit · 01-18-06, 04:48 PM

El Scorcho · 01-18-06, 04:58 PM

I have my studded tires siped. It's worth it if you drive in icy/snowy conditions often, which I do since I'm in the mountains a lot.

It also improves the life of the tire too, in that the tire's temperature is cooler than a non-siped tire.

It's not necessary if you drive in just rainy conditions.

kantonburg · 01-18-06, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by big whoppa

Not a dumb question at all. Living in the South, people don't do that here.

I guess so, I've never heard of it either. All the suckers live up north so they don't even try here.

Mrs. Danger · 01-18-06, 08:10 PM

If it was such a great idea, wouldn't the tires already come that way?

Luther Heggs · 01-18-06, 08:46 PM

Also, coloring the edges of your tires with a green marker makes them sound better.

PhYbEr · 01-19-06, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Danger

If it was such a great idea, wouldn't the tires already come that way?

That was my thought.. I guess someone should write Goodyear and let them know of this amazing achievement..

Nesbit · 01-19-06, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Luther Heggs

Also, coloring the edges of your tires with a green marker makes them sound better.

Hmm how much will you charge me for this service? I refuse to go above $10 a tire.

Nosmo Rex · 01-19-06, 10:01 AM

I had never heard of "tire siping" either, and I lived in northern Michigan for many years. Then again, I've never owned snow tires or studded tires.

DVD Polizei · 01-19-06, 10:32 AM

I live in Oregon, so I decided to get my tires siped when they were new. You only notice siping benefits when the tire is being stressed more than usual. The forces against the tire make the tire expand, thus revealing the sipes and the sipe cuts act as an inexpensive "tread".

Manufacturers don't sipe their tires because it's a liability issue. You're going against federal standards for tires by modifying them (not the consumer but the manufacturer). And in many cases, you will void the manufacturer's warranty if you sipe new tires. So, you need to make sure places like Les Schwab will cover the warranty anyway. In some cases for some tires, they will not.

dick_grayson · 01-19-06, 10:35 AM

I won't even step foot into a car if the tires have not been "sipped"

01-18-06, 04:13 PM	#1
Nesbit DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bremerton WA Posts: 4,803	Is siping tires worth it? So I got talked into getting my tires siped for $40 a few days ago when I went in to get a tire repaired and I was wondering if it is worth it. __________________ xbl: dmcclure1979

01-18-06, 04:21 PM	#2
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01-18-06, 04:27 PM	#3
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big whoppa DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 2000 Location: Under Golden Gate Bridge Posts: 10,912	Not a dumb question at all. Living in the South, people don't do that here. __________________ "I Choked Linda Lovelace" - on Joe Dirt's T-Shirt

01-18-06, 04:31 PM	#6
taa455 DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 3,507	I never heard of it. Google told me it is a popular way of getting more traction from your tires. Were your tires worn out or getting close to needing replaced? http://www.can4x4.com/articles/siping.html

01-18-06, 04:32 PM	#11
covenant DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 3,457	Scientific Tests Confirm It Improved traction up to 200%!

01-18-06, 04:33 PM	#13
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01-18-06, 04:58 PM	#17
El Scorcho DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 39,617	I have my studded tires siped. It's worth it if you drive in icy/snowy conditions often, which I do since I'm in the mountains a lot. It also improves the life of the tire too, in that the tire's temperature is cooler than a non-siped tire. It's not necessary if you drive in just rainy conditions.

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Mrs. Danger Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: With Nick Danger Posts: 15,192	If it was such a great idea, wouldn't the tires already come that way?

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01-19-06, 10:01 AM	#23
Nosmo Rex DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Beaverton, OR, USA Posts: 2,536	I had never heard of "tire siping" either, and I lived in northern Michigan for many years. Then again, I've never owned snow tires or studded tires. __________________ XBL Gamertag: NosmoRex711

01-19-06, 10:32 AM	#24
DVD Polizei DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Overpricedville, OR Posts: 36,734	I live in Oregon, so I decided to get my tires siped when they were new. You only notice siping benefits when the tire is being stressed more than usual. The forces against the tire make the tire expand, thus revealing the sipes and the sipe cuts act as an inexpensive "tread". Manufacturers don't sipe their tires because it's a liability issue. You're going against federal standards for tires by modifying them (not the consumer but the manufacturer). And in many cases, you will void the manufacturer's warranty if you sipe new tires. So, you need to make sure places like Les Schwab will cover the warranty anyway. In some cases for some tires, they will not. __________________ Blu-ray Titles: ~380 \| HD DVD Titles: ~323 "I don't sell airplane parts. I've never sold airplane parts."

01-19-06, 10:35 AM	#25
dick_grayson DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lyon Estates Posts: 10,794	I won't even step foot into a car if the tires have not been "sipped"