figured id share some pics of the process of cutting sets of tires. will also post some vids later on. so follow along. first is a 23* firestone that will be cut with a 50/50 design! these are a brand new set of tires by the way- 8 ply! these where cut using a van alstine type groover with # 12 blade. the last pic is as close to finish that i have on the 50/50. but will post a finished photo later on

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Is the front edge of the lugs rounded off? I always thought people sharpened them. They look good.

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next up is a firestone 23* 8 ply also. this set will be cut using a 60/40 design. and are my personal tires for my buggy crazy transformation these are going thru, but the end result should be good!! these are not a new set, just a little wore and uncut! here ya go! will post more pics and vids as i go. had one video but i was so drunk i couldnt even say firestone maybe ill post it just so you can get a laugh! enjoy

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I like the 60/40 design. Is there any benifit to this cut?

The 60/40 is a little softer in the center of the tire.maybe less wight too.

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i have the same cutter, nice job. my hands and shoulders are sore just looking at the pics.

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i cut my overlap in the middle so that there is a 1inch space of nothing and it is soft as can be............

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yeh its definately a work out! my shoulders are killin me, but no pain no gain! so just when i thought all was good, i decided to sharpen the lugs on the 60/40's some more so back to takin out more rubber its amazing how thick it is on the outers and sides but not so much in the center where the tire comes together. and were using the tire grinding disc to smooth them out. another touchy tool heres a couple more pics.

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Have you ever done a set of paddle tires? I have a set that I would like to have 2 paddles cut off of. Thanks Dave T

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Are you wanting to cut 2 paddles then leave one then cut 2 leave 1 ....And do you cut any rubber off the center of the tire like we do for the dirt... for flex ?

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Where did u them them new stones at ?

I got them on line for $310.00 a tire.

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well took a break on the tires for awhile to rehab another buggy! but the 50/50 are done as their getting and can be seen in this video. the 60/40 set are still being sharpened and more grinding is takin place. have a video of the grinding process as well. i know this video doesnt actually show you how to cut the tires but if you cant figure that part out you shouldnt be playing with HOT knifes anyways just another drunken stuper video for you to enjoy. will update next week with more vids and pics of the finished product.

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Good job , but I was laughing your whole video ! You say stones and I kept thinking stoned .
Insert chink eyes smiley face here >
I kept looking for cheetos also lol

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That video was very insightful dave, I never knew my tire cutter like the one you have is called the Ghetto iron That explains a lot...

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I got one of those ghetto cutters also lol, but I would like to know what brand that other cutter is if you don't mind?

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when you cut your face, did you do a 50/50 or 60/40 cut? and where were you yesterday? didnt see you at dtor

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i probably was stoned ye old ghetto groover i'll never live that one down now the other groover is a southwest speed? thats the name on the front? its one of our buddys, but its the same as a van alstine, works killer! and yeh i forgot about telling you guys to keep the knife away from your face i was bent over the tire trying to be all precise, and when the knife went thru the rubber BAM right in the old kisser- cut my lip and the tip of my nose, pretty good. gotta scar to prove it i couldnt make dirty turtle cause obama needed me to keep an eye on north korea

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Where online did u get stones for 310

i dont know darrell got them off e bay or something. that price was per tire also. here is a video showing how the tire grinding disc works to smooth out the cuts. makes a hell of a mess thats for sure! we are using an adjustable speed control buffer. i dont think a regular 4 inch grinder would be easy to control, it would probably cut rite thru the tire

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BUMP ON THE TIRE CUTTING

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well after what seems like years and 18 pounds of rubber in my eyes i got 1 tire done as im doin! the one on the left of this pic. these outta hook pretty damn good. this is alot of work

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Got to open the left centres up alittle still

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DO WHAT these tires have no center when there a 60/40 cut! you open up the centers to make the tire softer. and believe me these tires are soft as a babys ass! they are ground down smooth to as close to the cords i could get without seeing them everywhere. ihave a set 50/50 on my buggy, and im pretty sure these are gonna walk all over them

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I was talking about mine lol look at the pic lol

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