I've got these uncut 4ply Firestones and I'm wondering how much rubber I can cut before I go to far. Man these pics are small.

To the first layers of chords. Cut right to them, until you can see them through the rubber. Try to avoid cutting into the chords, just cut right to them. Be sure to cut plenty off of the ends of the lugs at the center of the tire to allow the tires to flex properly.

-Dakotah/koko

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-Dakotah/koko
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I wouldn't be afraid to say that there are some guys out there that will trade you some cut 8 plys for them uncut 4 plys,,,and I must say the 8 plys are very good tires too. That is if you are a little lerious of cutting tires.

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If your clutch ain't slippin,, you probably got it adjusted right!!!!!

Take Coco's advice he's awesome when it comes to tire cutting.

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When in doubt, hit it in second gear!

Thank ya, Dave! I appreciate it.
Man, when're ya gonna get back to D&K to ride with us again? You were a blast to ride with!

-Dakotah/koko

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-Dakotah/koko
keep on keepin' on!!

Yea, I have a set of cut 8 ply "V" threads I will trade ya. They have plenty of meat left on them.
Steve
216-605-0733

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Water cooled Dry Sumped Subaru Powered Turbo Charged Fuel Injected 2500CC Tank. Oh Rah! He who dies with the most Toys not only wins, He also wears them out!

Rome Ohio is a little bit out of the area, thanks anyways. Thanks KOKO on the depth. I guess I'll take a knife and cut down to find the depth, then set the router and have at it. I'll make a jig platform to set up against the ribs to cut close to them and not go down too far.

Be careful doing that with a router. the rubber depth can be very inconsistent, and you'll buzz right thru the cords at a high spot and never know it. It takes a good touch and ear to know when you are hitting cords with a big cutter so you know when to lift a little. You'll never know over the noise of a router, until you feel the air rushing out of the gaping hole. Thats a sick feeling, let me tell ya.

Guess you could set it pretty shallow and then finish up with a less aggresive technique.