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Old 01-06-2014, 11:32 AM   #18
mechanixman
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Re: wide whitewall tire????

I like the idea of grinding, because it means I can have some meatier treads while still having a whitewall.
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Originally Posted by pbeguy View Post
He has a special machine that cuts enough to leave a small ridge. He does not grind them. More like a Dremel and the tire turns on his machine like a balancer would spin it.
Does he do that using normal equipment? Really I'm just asking can I go to my local tire shop and get the same thing done.
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