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| Author: | JeffClay [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 5:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | uncut firestones |
I haven't cut my new 8 plys yet, i feel so bad wanting to cut them after paying so much for them... How do you guys like them uncut? I run a 2276 with a stock geared 6 rib and they are mounted on late model wheels, so how much difference do you think the weight of them cut is going to make in the performance of my buggy? Brad tells me its a completely different world when they are cut... |
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| Author: | Firebug [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 5:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
Uncut vtreads are sick,,,plus they wear out quicker and are harder on the tranny because of the weight. But try them for yourself,,,and cut them later so you know first hand like I did. |
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| Author: | Odyknuck [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 5:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
Ok Jeff, Here are a few thoughts to ponder. A) Cutting tires takes a long time and is a lot of work. B) Most people pay someone else to do them. C) For the DIY the cheapest cutter is around 80 bucks including the extra blades needed. D) 95% of all tires seen on Woodsbuggys are cut. Now after giving that a lot of thought....................................CUT THE DAM THINGS ALREADY  
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| Author: | gasman [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
hey jeff, if you have them mounted go out and ride them a weekend or two then cut them and you will know the diffrence.last year was the first time i cut mine and it was like adding a bigger motor.i went from running 28lb steel wheels to a 10lb alum beadlocks and cut from 76lbs to 40lb tires.it was amazing how it helped with power,but i will say that there is places that i never spin up before that now i light them up on.either that extra weight was giving me more traction or just had that much more power,probly a little of both.i would for sure have them cut but run them first so you can see what a diffrence it makes and then you will know what you liked best.but dont ride to much before you do it,less rotating weight will make evrything else work alot less,shocks,cvs.brakes,trannys,just makes sense to do it to me.chad
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| Author: | MadMike [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
Jeff get over it already, cut them. You wont like them untill you do. |
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| Author: | hillaholic [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
Cut them like I told you, its a night and day difference. Afterburnt said we can use his cutter. Bring them over and we will get it done. It shouldn’t take long using a good cutter. We could even cut and grind the side walls so they look like my boggers if you want. |
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| Author: | giveitagallon [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
jeff , im a little closer if you would like to use my tool .  or hell lets all go to daves and drink beer and watch you cut them  and yes cut them you also get more flex out of them kinda like a drag tire or a rock crawler letting air out of them more flex the better traction !
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| Author: | JeffClay [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
okay okay, i was just nervous id destroy them, but hell i do need to get over it and just do it... now i just have to figure out some time to come up and get them down... one of these weekends im thinkin.. giveitagallon,what tool do you have? brad said dave has that good expensive one that were all too cheap (or in brad and i's case too unemployed lol) to go buy! |
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| Author: | giveitagallon [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 6:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
jeff the one i have is from meyers tire supply , it is constant heat control , it would be called the el cheapo $115.oo the expensive one i probley the on demand gun which i sold mine because i liked my el cheapo better ! the on demand gun would melt the blade in half if you were not paying attention which im known for that ! like i said your more than welcome to used it im 10 min off route 21 barberton exit takes me 25min to get to massilion fyi ! thanks jason |
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| Author: | afterburnt [ Thu Jan 14, 2010 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
[quote="giveitagallon"]hell lets all go to daves and drink beer and watch you cut them quote] This sounds like a plan. You can make your front trailing arms while they cut the tires. When they are done cutting their tires, they can cut my Firestones. I'll sit back and supervise, and hand you guys the beer.  But seriously, you guys can use my cutter. Jason, I'll send the the dimensions of the stock you need. Dave |
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| Author: | JeffClay [ Thu Jan 14, 2010 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
hey jason, make me arms too! balljoint right? dave, i am going to try and talk to brad and see what works for him then have him see what works for you, the man that matters... then we can all have a merry time cutting tires! |
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| Author: | nitro_mudder [ Thu Jan 14, 2010 9:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
I'm driving thru there monday then back thru on Wednesday. Is that enough time for you guys to cut my tires?
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| Author: | wreckincars [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
I think afterburnt will need some help watching and handing out beer, I guess I'll have to help him
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| Author: | plumberbill [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 8:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
giveitagallon wrote: jeff , im a little closer if you would like to use my tool . or hell lets all go to daves and drink beer and watch you cut them and yes cut them you also get more flex out of them kinda like a drag tire or a rock crawler letting air out of them more flex the better traction !theres something wrong with the first 13 words of this statement 
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| Author: | JeffClay [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
plumberbill wrote: giveitagallon wrote: jeff , im a little closer if you would like to use my tool . or hell lets all go to daves and drink beer and watch you cut them and yes cut them you also get more flex out of them kinda like a drag tire or a rock crawler letting air out of them more flex the better traction !theres something wrong with the first 13 words of this statement hahahahahhahahahhahahahahahhahaha |
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| Author: | dunebuggynut [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
When I first read the tool comment I nearly started another torsion bar tyrade but thought better of it....Although after SubySteve posted he has some Trannys he wants out of his house Im rethinking things a bit. |
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| Author: | dunebuggynut [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
BTW....Since my 4 ply Stones were on the rear of the buggy my ex gave away I need to know how much beer (or cash) somebody wants to grind on my 4 ply Goodyear V's. |
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| Author: | nitro_mudder [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
nitro_mudder wrote: I'm driving thru there monday then back thru on Wednesday. Is that enough time for you guys to cut my tires? I will provide beer money or food to cover cost. |
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| Author: | dunebuggynut [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
nitro_mudder wrote: nitro_mudder wrote: I'm driving thru there monday then back thru on Wednesday. Is that enough time for you guys to cut my tires? I will provide beer money or food to cover cost. I think you misread me....I have no idea how to cut em & I need help myself. |
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| Author: | giveitagallon [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 6:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
plumberbill wrote: giveitagallon wrote: jeff , im a little closer if you would like to use my tool . or hell lets all go to daves and drink beer and watch you cut them and yes cut them you also get more flex out of them kinda like a drag tire or a rock crawler letting air out of them more flex the better traction !theres something wrong with the first 13 words of this statement well on a good note my tool would be clean and safe because it has only worked with the rubber ! but that was a good one you sick @ss !!
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| Author: | giveitagallon [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
nitro , 3 days would not be enough time for me to cut them ! i would do it for you but not enough time ! i dont know about you guys that cuts tires but about 3/4 tire done and i have arm pump . |
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| Author: | nitro_mudder [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
Sorry buggynut, was just throwing out my line to see if I would get a bite. |
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| Author: | giveitagallon [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
dunebuggynut wrote: When I first read the tool comment I nearly started another torsion bar tyrade but thought better of it....Although after SubySteve posted he has some Trannys he wants out of his house Im rethinking things a bit. wow , thats plain as day after you said something you should say something to him dunebuggynut thats funny !
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| Author: | plumberbill [ Sun Jan 17, 2010 9:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
giveitagallon wrote: plumberbill wrote: giveitagallon wrote: jeff , im a little closer if you would like to use my tool . or hell lets all go to daves and drink beer and watch you cut them and yes cut them you also get more flex out of them kinda like a drag tire or a rock crawler letting air out of them more flex the better traction !theres something wrong with the first 13 words of this statement well on a good note my tool would be clean and safe because it has only worked with the rubber ! but that was a good one you sick @ss !!clever add-on!!!!.......... i have the van alstine groover, it works well but its still killer on the hands and arms. |
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| Author: | rockrockets1 [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: uncut firestones |
Now that was funny
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