The exposed steel belts will act like tire treads in wet weather.
Driving on tires with virtually no tread left.....
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Originally Posted By: SrDriver
Several years ago it was common practice to use a cutting device that would cut new tread on tires. As long as one did not cut into the cords this worked OK.
Many used car places did this to sell cars with better looking tires.
Don't know if it is still done or not?
This is not allowed per DOT unless the tire is specifically indicated as regrooveable, which are designed with extra tread depth to allow the practice. There are numerous other limitations as to where on the vehicle, and on what vehicles one can operate re-grooved tires.
I can tell you from personal practice that re-grooving even a regrooveable tire is a black art. Not everyone knows how to do it correctly/safely. It's not enough to not hit cord. When not done right, a forensic tire expert is usually brought in after the resulting accident.
Several years ago it was common practice to use a cutting device that would cut new tread on tires. As long as one did not cut into the cords this worked OK.
Many used car places did this to sell cars with better looking tires.
Don't know if it is still done or not?
This is not allowed per DOT unless the tire is specifically indicated as regrooveable, which are designed with extra tread depth to allow the practice. There are numerous other limitations as to where on the vehicle, and on what vehicles one can operate re-grooved tires.
I can tell you from personal practice that re-grooving even a regrooveable tire is a black art. Not everyone knows how to do it correctly/safely. It's not enough to not hit cord. When not done right, a forensic tire expert is usually brought in after the resulting accident.
With what tires cost, just buy new ones.
Anything less than a 17 inch tires is going to be dirt cheap.
Why drive around with unsafe tires?
Heck my saturn takes a 14 inch tire, under 300 bucks for decent name brand tires installed..
Anything less than a 17 inch tires is going to be dirt cheap.
Why drive around with unsafe tires?
Heck my saturn takes a 14 inch tire, under 300 bucks for decent name brand tires installed..
Originally Posted By: JustinH
With what tires cost, just buy new ones.
Anything less than a 17 inch tires is going to be dirt cheap.
Why drive around with unsafe tires?
Heck my saturn takes a 14 inch tire, under 300 bucks for decent name brand tires installed..
+1
Even those Douglas tires at WM are a better choice...
With what tires cost, just buy new ones.
Anything less than a 17 inch tires is going to be dirt cheap.
Why drive around with unsafe tires?
Heck my saturn takes a 14 inch tire, under 300 bucks for decent name brand tires installed..
+1
Even those Douglas tires at WM are a better choice...
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