Anybody ever try this on R-1's?
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Re: Anybory ever try this on R-1's?
I have read many discussions about siping in 4x4 forums. Improves traction and reduces wear from gravel. Seems like a good idea to me.
I have read many discussions about siping in 4x4 forums. Improves traction and reduces wear from gravel. Seems like a good idea to me.
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Re: Anybory ever try this on R-1's?
Thought about grooving my Turf's for better winter grab. Would rather sipe them but have not found yet anyone that can sipe tires as big as a tractor.
BTW for snow Sipe's most think of are tiny thin slice about thickness of face shave razor blade. These are actually Microsipes. This work better than "Grooving" a tire when it comes to snow. Grooving helps too with snow, combination of two probably best. If snow is not really your concern but are seeking something between a Turf and AG... then Grooving like shown in video is your best bet.
Thought about grooving my Turf's for better winter grab. Would rather sipe them but have not found yet anyone that can sipe tires as big as a tractor.
BTW for snow Sipe's most think of are tiny thin slice about thickness of face shave razor blade. These are actually Microsipes. This work better than "Grooving" a tire when it comes to snow. Grooving helps too with snow, combination of two probably best. If snow is not really your concern but are seeking something between a Turf and AG... then Grooving like shown in video is your best bet.
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There's all kinds of siping tools you can buy. It can be done with a good utility knife as well. It's all about patience.
I did my R4's, in post #2 in this thread I described it and posted some links.
http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18491&highlight=Grooving
Not sure how effective it would be on R1's, but I have the tool if you'd like to try.
http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18491&highlight=Grooving
Not sure how effective it would be on R1's, but I have the tool if you'd like to try.
Whoops, I meant to say R-4's. Its my brother's tractor, I wouldn't be dumb enough to buy R-4's, in the first place...