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I believe this is the right term. What is cutting a tire mean and what is the benefit? I think I know but I want to hear it from someone other than just what I think. Maxxis Tires
Get a $12 tread depth gauge from Amazon and check the depth on a brand new tire. You’d be surprised how out of round they areI was thinking basically it was to make the tire more of a square so you had more surface of the tire on the ground. Instead of the center being higher than the outside part of the tire.
That would be a flat cut, when the center is higher that's a different cut some call, summit cut, some plateau cut, then there is round cuts, which are all different profiles.I was thinking basically it was to make the tire more of a square so you had more surface of the tire on the ground. Instead of the center being higher than the outside part of the tire.
You're not going to cut but a few thousandths of rubber off usually, no where near enough to alter stagger.Changing stager is also on the list of uses.
Sure you can cut prepped tires if they need to be reprofiled. And as far as depth it all depends on a lot of conditions as to how much and how they're cut. If you've never cut tires and don't know exactly what cutting does for tires it might be a bit daunting to cut your own tires, especially new tires. Do you know if you even need a cut tire, brand, and track conditions all determine the answer to your questions.Someone told me you cant cut prepped tires. Is this true? I'm a little scared to start cutting on my brand new tires.
Also is there a specific tread depth to cut down to? My kid is Junior 1, they really don't kill tires. I'm not concerned with wear.
Earl you know Warrior and Outback real well. I've been to Junior's see a tremendous benefit from a cut tire. What's your opinion specific to Juniors?Cutting tires takes away the "natural" bite in the tire making the kart more free. For a really good hard track this is a huge benefit.
Some people will cut even on lower bite tracks for less rotating weight, besides the things mentioned above also.
how round is your tire when have 3 or 4 psi in them and driver in the kart going around a corner? might be round on the lathe but on the kart it's shaped like a DGet a $12 tread depth gauge from Amazon and check the depth on a brand new tire. You’d be surprised how out of round they are
That's correct. The "footprint" of the tire under cornering is considerably different than while rolling straight.how round is your tire when have 3 or 4 psi in them and driver in the kart going around a corner? might be round on the lathe but on the kart it's shaped like a D
Same as i mentioned in my post and what others have said. Less rotating mass, getting to control temps better. You can also cut more "edge" off a JR tire.Earl you know Warrior and Outback real well. I've been to Junior's see a tremendous benefit from a cut tire. What's your opinion specific to Juniors?
ThanksSame as i mentioned in my post and what others have said. Less rotating mass, getting to control temps better. You can also cut more "edge" off a JR tire.
You're not going to cut but a few thousandths of rubber off usually, no where near enough to alter stagger.