pics of how u have cut your tsls
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tsl cut patterns
- Thread starter sledheadak
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I don't have any good pics of mine Mike but I like cutting the center tread but on angles from the outside edge of the lug to the inside like this <. I have actually grooved several sets and this seems to work the best overall. I never cut the outside lug cause they seem to have big problems chunking out. Center treads don't seem to do it.
I did a funky cut on a tire that worked good too but it was alot of work. I will see if I can get a pic of it
I did a funky cut on a tire that worked good too but it was alot of work. I will see if I can get a pic of it
Here are a few I like. Thr first is how I plan to do mine. I agree with Blazin, don't do the outer lugs.
those all good patterns .
i did just the center blocks on a set of 38" tsl tires 1 time. wow what a diffrence in the snow. and i didnt even change a thing on air pressure at 25 psi. just cut the center blocks in to 3 like posted in pics.
i did just the center blocks on a set of 38" tsl tires 1 time. wow what a diffrence in the snow. and i didnt even change a thing on air pressure at 25 psi. just cut the center blocks in to 3 like posted in pics.
Here are my 42" TSLs. When I get my next set, I will cut the centers diagonal and will not cut the outers. I did these for mud, But the next set will be for trails and such. I got the rims and tires off CL for $100.00.
dirtygoat
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Here's my first grooved set...
Here's the SXs I'm running now...
Here's the SXs I'm running now...
Were your tires so dirty, you had to clean them for the picture? I love it!!!! Very nice.
dirtygoat
1/2 ton status
They look better with dirt and mud on them...
The rain made them picture ready...
The rain made them picture ready...
They look better with dirt and mud on them...
Yes they do!
elks
1/2 ton status
Here are a few I like. Thr first is how I plan to do mine. I agree with Blazin, don't do the outer lugs.
I love the look, but how is it done so nice and smooth?
dirtygoat
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kylo28
Registered Member
I prefer this unit myself.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM686043301P?prdNo=19&blockNo=44&blockType=G44
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM686043301P?prdNo=19&blockNo=44&blockType=G44
Yep, I have and used the Ideal unit also. I used the #6 also. Took forever! Next time I'm going with the #8 I think. I had to make a couple passes between each center lug. I think with the #8 it would be faster and look cleaner and look better. That's my .02 cents.
i use the stk size head that comes with the unit. for up to 38x12.50 swampers. works perfectly.
then i got 1 thats almost 2x wider for the over 38x12.50 swampers with the fatter wear bars and lug patterns. that makes all the diffrence.
and if newish tires i use round head blades. if realy worn tires and redoing them to live a little longer i go square cut blades to keep out of the cords.
then i got 1 thats almost 2x wider for the over 38x12.50 swampers with the fatter wear bars and lug patterns. that makes all the diffrence.
and if newish tires i use round head blades. if realy worn tires and redoing them to live a little longer i go square cut blades to keep out of the cords.
Bump for TSL boggers I want to cut mine up
