NA73 66 #1 Posted December 16, 2022 well, back in the spring due to the leaves/wet grass/mud, etc. I found the turf tires would get clogged too easily. so I borrowed a tire groover and went to work. to do both tires took a couple hours and having run it all summer and now into snow season it was well worth the time to do. so far, even in snow, the traction is just as good as chains. haven't had any real ice to test yet. and yes, that is a ber-vac weight bracket on the back. 9 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,873 #2 Posted December 16, 2022 I see how you cut them to have opposing patterns. Let us know if either one works out better than the other…. I’ve thought about doing similar to some for grip testing… great post! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 7,384 #3 Posted December 16, 2022 Oh, no - Kevin and a hot knife. What could possibly go wrong..... 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,342 #4 Posted December 16, 2022 2 hours ago, NA73 said: borrowed a tire groover and went to work VERY interesting idea! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,970 #5 Posted December 17, 2022 1 hour ago, ri702bill said: Oh, no - Kevin and a hot knife. What could possibly go wrong..... Can you say "Kevlar" 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,234 #6 Posted December 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Pullstart said: I see how you cut them to have opposing patterns. Let us know if either one works out better than the other…. I’ve thought about doing similar to some for grip testing… great post! Curious - @NA73 did you do the two patterns as a test or...? I'm guessing you will get a different grip... look forward to hearing your impressions on which works better... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NA73 66 #7 Posted December 17, 2022 I actually messed up when I started the 2nd tire and just continued the pattern. which is why the tires are the way they are. both patterns seem to work equally well. I haven't had either tire lose traction or clog up more than the other. 6 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,623 #8 Posted December 17, 2022 Where does one buy a tire groover? Seems like a great idea. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,261 #9 Posted December 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Bill D said: Where does one buy a tire groover? Seems like a great idea. Amazon, Lowes, Walmarts If you want to order a cheap one, An expencieve one you could almost buy two new tires just as cheap. I googled it came up with a sharp chisel and a propain torch 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,623 #10 Posted December 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Lee1977 said: Amazon, Lowes, Walmarts If you want to order a cheap one, An expencieve one you could almost buy two new tires just as cheap. I googled it came up with a sharp chisel and a propain torch I found one on Speedway Motors for around $100. Made in USA too! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
