[afrobot]

So I just learned something from a down hiller! The Michelin 241 tires ,though a close 2nd to maxis offer great modification capabilities.
Using a right angle wire cutter you can slice mid knob ,cut some off etc.
I'm a bit hesitant to try this on my brake bads though.

 

[Elan]

why? im not at a loss for traction..maybe others... i donno.

 

[Fast Fashion]

why? im not at a loss for traction..maybe others... i donno.

yeah, never had any traction issues with mine.

 

[Elan]

i think i will try and NOT and fuck up my $40 tire..

 

[thetart20]

Ive seen it done on the old Wildgripper DH - removing around 8-10mm from the centre of every other centre knobble... but i really dont see the need on the new Comp24? (Use the 16 if its super muddy.... or spikes )

 

[afrobot]

Why? A constant search for the next best thing.

 

[AndyT]

Work on riding ability first. You shouldn't have any problems, unless you are riding on a metal box covered in oil. I just spent a while on a metal box covered in ice and snow, one wrong move and you die, don't make that wrong move.

 

[afrobot]

I just spent a while on a furry box covered in oil .Yes, the tire syping was of no use. :eek3:

At what point do you stop improving your riding and improve your bike?
Why not both ... always...

 

[AndyT]

When you have no money :hs:

 

[WhiteRavenKS]

cutting your 24.1 tire will work better on weird situations. its not that much better. its not as good as say... a maxxis but it stick kicks more ass. did i show you where to cut?

 

[Elan]

When you have no money :hs:

:werd:

 

[chris d]

where do you cut kevin?

 

[WhiteRavenKS]

i have a tire i chopped up for dh racing around here some where- when i find it i will take pics and post them. this is one ancient chinese secret i can let go of eh?

 

[trialscoach]

Yeah we used to cut our tires in the early '90s before decent tires were available, but didn't think anyone was still doin it...anyway, thats tire-cuting. Syping is a newer technique where you just put slices in the tire tread and just may have an application in trials. Please keep us updated.

 

[AndyT]

search for off road vehicle syping.... its done on trucks and shit....nothing to do with side knob removing as steve said.

 

[Elan]

syping is mainly used for ice tires..the jeepracers sype like MAD for hte stock races

 

[chris d]

Well guys i took and put slits im knobs where i thought it would be adventageous in my 24.1 i will keep you posted (ps i dont know if it has any thing to do with it but i stuck a back wheel today that i was way way to far down on and never should or normally would have stuck it. its not scietific but im sticking with it. or at least i dont see that it damaged anything.

 

[Kartoffel]

Cutting slits or siping knobs is no big deal. It can help.

I cut horizontal slits in the knobs on a rear Monty tire years ago. Worked just fine. The sipes help the knobs squirm and conform better and it helps displace moisture and spooge.