Most of the tire shaving machines have been placed in deep storare or
dismantled years ago. The only thing you can do on the east coast is go
to a recapper and have him grind off the tread. They really look strange
till you get some wear on them.
Dennis
On Fri, 9 Feb 2001 17:22:10 -0700 "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>
writes:
> Jack, if you end up shaving tires it's my understanding the only guy
> in the Denver area that can do this is Pete at The Tire Source.
>
> But frankly I don't know why I'm telling you this. You'll get those
> sticky tires and beat me ... naw ... not a chance. <G>
>
> http://www.hoosiertire.com/
>
> Larry Hoy
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net
> >[mailto:owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jack
> Knopinski
> >Sent: Friday, February 09, 2001 11:04 AM
> >To: vintage-race@autox.team.net
> >Subject: Tires, Tires, Tires
> >
> >
> >Thanks to everyone for the tire information for our Porsche 356's.
> I suppose that taking a street tire and shaving it
> >would be close in traction to using the Hoosier Vintage TD, but if
> anyone has tried both, please advise. Obviously, we
> >are looking for the stickiest tire possible, but with some
> durability (maybe 2 sets per season). Also does Hoosier have
> >a website, I can't seem to find it.
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