Proper "Breakin" for TSLs

[kb6677]

Spent the afternoon in the garage today before heading out for Thanksgiving with family. The pile of rubber in front of the tires is off 4 new(used to be anyway) TSLs waiting on a beater project. I had forgotten how long it takes to groove a set of tires!

 

[broncow72]

Looks like you missed a couple.

 

[XT700]

Do you groove them for more flex/traction? How big a difference does it make? Surprised that Interco doesn't off them pre-grooved if it makes that much difference, or is tire grooving a matter of personal preference? At any rate they look cool and those Krawlers as well.

 

[Steve]

Do you groove them for more flex/traction? How big a difference does it make?

My TSL/SX's are grooved. It makes a HUGE difference in traction, but it's a PITA to do.

 

[Mark]

hmmm, what kind of tool do you use?

 

[rednck21]

that looks like alot of work karl;D

 

[av8rds]

I did that with the SSR's with a $30 groover I got from Speedway. Once you got into it it you could get into a pretty good 'groove'(no pun intended) but it was still tedious. It explains why I'm not a line worker in a factory!!!!!

 

[av8rds]

hmmm, what kind of tool do you use?

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/399,182_Tru-Hot-Grooving-Iron.html

is what I used...and is for sale if anyone wants it!

 

[kb6677]

My TSL/SX's are grooved. It makes a HUGE difference in traction, but it's a PITA to do.

x2 The grooves give the tire a bit more "flex/gription" with the lugs when they contact stuff. The BB in the pic beside my eb is on 44"TSLs and they are grooved as well-the rubber pile was a bit larger when we finished.
There are numerous threads on Pirate re. groove patterns-some folks remove entire lugs on the TSLs. My pattern is a "Dan Dibble" pattern. It worked great on the 44s so I tried it on the 42s
Mark, here is a link to the guy I got my iron from-: His name is Randy

Contact Us: 301-791-6869 or sales@adventurous4x4.com

 

[DonsBolt]

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/399,182_Tru-Hot-Grooving-Iron.html

is what I used...and is for sale if anyone wants it!

Hmmmmm
well maybee I will experiment on my half worn out BFG All Terrains with that iron. Could be interesting ;D