Once upon a time, I actually thought that some folks enjoyed a spirited debate on different topics. Not so much anymore. Some of you just like to argue and the topic doesn't seem to matter. Makes for lousy reading.
Hi Garandman,Found my tire groover in the garage in NH, if anyone wants to borrow it.
Bought Ofa chains a few years ago.
I have one and grooved my tractor front tires, adds 50% better steering in snow!Found my tire groover in the garage in NH, if anyone wants to borrow it.
Bought Ofa chains a few years ago.
If that were true, tire companies wouldn't spend millions producing new moulds, they would simply use different rubber in their summer or all-season patterns.The compound of rubber is what makes a snow tire, a snow tire. Grooving is futile.
Two tires made by Nokian - who invented the snow tire.The compound of rubber is what makes a snow tire, a snow tire. Grooving is futile.
You certainly do see grooving and sipes, of course if you shove a thumb nail into the tread you will also find a softer rubber compound.Gee, do I see grooving and sipes? We had snow tires long before the softer rubber compounds.
I miss the days when you could order new tires, mounted and balanced from Sears & Roebuck and they would show up in the mail. Good Times!