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10-01-2007, 10:15 PM
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^^ Less tread depth = more grip(and less chance of the treadblocks squishing/distorting under cornering loads). They basically shave/sand off rubber to reduce the depth.
As for where locally, I have no idea.. I'd get them heat cycled too if they're R compounds if you can. ------------------ Roses are #FF0000 Violets are #0000FF All my base are belong to you. |
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10-03-2007, 04:19 PM
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you shave tires to reduce the amount of rubber in the blocks on the tread. The greater the depth of rubber (in the block), the hotter the tire will get when it is being used to to full potential. When it gets too hot the rubber starts to chunk and break off the tire.
Shaving keeps the heat down. It depends what you're using the tire for too.. for track use it will often prolong use. Street use it would say it would greatly reduce the life. Otherwise.. it could be for an AWD application... ------------------ B. 92 Stallions of fury at the flywheel |
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