You may want to check with Vilven Tire in Royal Illinois (217) 583-3277
They may still be shaving tires...
>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
> >
> > >
> > >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.
Greg Petrolati Champaign, Illinois 1962 TR4 (CT4852L)
That's not a leak... My car's just marking its territory...
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