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Originally Posted by 1882
I think a set as neat as yours down there would suit our Mc Laren nicely.
How do you cut the side wall out so neatly?
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We are just in the process of cutting tyres at the moment. For front tyres we stand them up vertically suspended from a loader if necessary, mark out the width of the engine wheel on the tyre, drill a hole to get the saw started and use a reciprocating saw. It is like an oversize jigsaw with a blade about 125mm long. Longer blades are also available. It is helpfull to drive in wooden wedges into the cut as you proceed to reduce the friction on the saw blade.
For back tyres the last set I cut I did with the tyre lying flat. Again wooden wedges are a big help. You can steer the blade reasonably well if you take your time.
29th December 2012, 08:51 AM
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