Twiggy
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But does this just wear your tyres quicker ??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDZP-f_CpRk&feature=related
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SXI - Matt
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Seem's a waste of a new tyre does it not, buy a new one send it off to be "thinned" so less tyre wear left :-/
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IvIarkgraham
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gez bay
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WTF
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Matty W
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at a guess.. looks like its used to take down un-even wear and flat spots maybe?
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Matty W
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just read the discription
"The shaving process cuts the tread from the tyre to provide a more stable tread base for increased performance on track. Traditionally tyres were buffed, but this introduced unwanted heat into the tyre carcass - so instead, we cut the tyres preventing heat build up which can compromise performance. Reducing tread depth in this way alleviates the tread blocks from 'squirming' under heavy cornering - thus giving better grip and feedback in dry conditions."
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vx-scottw
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dont get that one bit
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Mike
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I believe it's for thick people who believe that 'squirming' is an actual problem and don't mind buying tyres then throwing half of it in the bin to alleviate the "problem" whilst Tweeks sell more tyres and then also charge to cut half of the tread off. It's a win win for Tweeks as long as there's people daft enough to believe it.
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Ian
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I can see that it would make the tyre more stable. It's also desirable to letting the tyre flatten naturally as it won't introduce as many heat cycles.
Whether it shortens the life or not depends on whether you judge the end of a tyres' life to be when the tread is worn or when the compound is compromised.
[Edited on 18-05-2011 by Ian]
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neil h
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As Ian said, can kinda see the logic behind it. Though stuff buying a brand new set of tyres just to have half the rubber removed.
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Ian
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Depends when you're binning them. You either shave the tread and they perform better or you chuck them with tread on later on.
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Mike
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Yeah I suppose the tyres on the Corsa still have plenty of life in them tread wise, but compound wise they're knackered but I don't think I'd feel any better paying someone to take a couple of mm off my new tyres for the chance it may feel slightly better.
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Ian
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Also shortens your gearing
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ryan docherty
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Do they actually charge people fir that omg
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