It is important to know about tire warm-up

Tires in the sports segment need to be warmed up. In competitions, there is even the concept of a "warm-up lap". Drivers of racing cars specially drive one lap around the track, maneuvering and thereby warming up the tires. Why is this necessary? Sports tires have a complex set of elastomers that need to be brought to the right temperature. In a heated state, racing tires literally stick to the surface, providing unparalleled grip on the road.

Racing is a separate world. Do you need to warm up regular tires when using them everyday?

There is no need to heat them up specially, but it's worth remembering that any tires, even the most ordinary ones, also consist of components that change their grip properties when heated. Consequently, the car's handling may change. The difference is barely noticeable if we're talking about a "home-work-home" route, but if we're talking about long distances, the difference in grip will be noticeable.

Additionally, it's worth remembering that heated tires become more plastic. Therefore, you should be careful where you park your car after a long drive. You should avoid long stops on uneven surfaces or stones.