Tire talk

[KC Masterpiece]

@DomOfTheDead what did you use to sipe them? Looks like a fun project.

 

[DomOfTheDead]

@DomOfTheDead what did you use to sipe them? Looks like a fun project.

It's top knotch redneck fun! 😜 I

Ideal 125 Grooving Tool Kit with 2 Heads & Blades, Tire Groover

250-watt heating element creates strong, consistent heat 110-volt operation for use with fixed power or trackside generating equipment 7-foot-long fixed power cord for work accessibility Perfect for grooving and siping tires used in dirt motorsports Pistol grip design aids in cutting stability...

www.speedwaymotors.com

I still use the same one I bought 14 years ago and have used it on many sets of tires. I have a 3 different head sizes I use and simply invert the blade direction to sipe instead of groove. Takes about 25 mins per tire depending on what you are doing. The 240v model probably outperforms the 120v design but maneuverability through just a higher amp extension cord is nice. For reference, I used a #4 head with round blades for this cut.

 

[MountainGoat]

Dang, that is a lot cheaper than a new set of tires!

 

[PhillyB77]

Just got the RAZR's mounted today, from what I read should be a good snow tire to go snowboarding this winter. Maybe the snow run too! I've never used Les Schwab before, absolutely incredible customer service and quick turnaround. Pricing attached.

 

[DaveInDenver]

Just got the RAZR's mounted today, from what I read should be a good snow tire to go snowboarding this winter. Maybe the snow run too! I've never used Les Schwab before, absolutely incredible customer service and quick turnaround. Pricing attached.

They look narrow to me. According to Maxxis the LT265/70R17 is supposedly 31.8x10.8. Is it just the angle? How wide are those TRD rims? Seem like a nice size and useful all around tread.

RAZR AT

www.maxxis.com

 

[PhillyB77]

Maybe the shadowing? Standard TRD wheels so I dunno. Here is a shot from the garage.

 

[DaveInDenver]

Maybe the shadowing? Standard TRD wheels so I dunno. Here is a shot from the garage.

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Yeah, that shot looks less super skinny.

The outside photo looked to me like the rim would be vulnerable aired down. That's one reason I moved away from 235/85R16. But those are 9.25" section width and the tread width is less than the wheel width by about 1/2" or so.

You can kind of tell here that when the tyre would squish the rim lips would get outside the tread. They're only aired down to maybe 25psi or so, they aren't super low here. I had to replace my rims since there were enough chunks scraped off that Discount wouldn't work on them.

 

[PhillyB77]

Are those the K02's? I can't tell

 

[Crash]

Yeah, that shot looks less super skinny.

The outside photo looked to me like the rim would be vulnerable aired down. That's one reason I moved away from 235/85R16. But those are 9.25" section width and the tread width is less than the wheel width by about 1/2" or so.

You can kind of tell here that when the tyre would squish the rim lips would get outside the tread. They're only aired down to maybe 25psi or so, they aren't super low here. I had to replace my rims since there were enough chunks scraped off that Discount wouldn't work on them.

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Ha, those tires obviously passed my inspection. We must have wheeled a bunch way back then @DaveInDenver. 👍🍺

 

[DaveInDenver]

Are those the K02's? I can't tell

Yes, plain old BFG AT KO2 load E, 235/8516 from 2015 or so. They are on stock wheels on my gen TRD OR, which are 16x7JJ.

 

[Yota_addict]

Just got the RAZR's mounted today, from what I read should be a good snow tire to go snowboarding this winter. Maybe the snow run too! I've never used Les Schwab before, absolutely incredible customer service and quick turnaround. Pricing attached.View attachment 122418View attachment 122417View attachment 122416

The first time ever going to Les Schwab they pulled a nail and plugged my tire for free. Most shops charge for this so I was surprised. Definitely nice customer service there.