David 2 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 So I intend to get a set of AX only tires and wheels that will never hit a city street. And, since my car (GR86) doesn't have a ton of HP, I thought I'd try and give it a little help with lighter tires. To do this, I am looking to find a tire shop that still shaves tires to remove several pounds of rotating mass per corner. Does anyone know of a shop that does tire shaving/truing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyers Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 TireRack, when you buy the tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David 2 Posted September 26, 2023 Author Share Posted September 26, 2023 I guess I should have picked up the phone. I looked on their website and didn't see anything about it. Thanks Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark111R Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) @David 2 Please don't do this. All you'll get is reduced tire life. It won't make you faster. Also, TireRack doesn't shave tires, they only offer heat cycling. Not necessary. Just drive it. Signed - Miata driver. Edit: Just to add - no one at Nationals who is competitive shaves their street tires. At most, new sticker set, heat cycle on the test course, and drive. Edited September 26, 2023 by Mark111R 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David 2 Posted September 26, 2023 Author Share Posted September 26, 2023 22 minutes ago, Mark111R said: @David 2 Please don't do this. All you'll get is reduced tire life. It won't make you faster. Also, TireRack doesn't shave tires, they only offer heat cycling. Not necessary. Just drive it. Signed - Miata driver. Not even .001 of a second? 🤔 It can't be my driving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark111R Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 I mean, your breakfast might cost you 0.001 of a second, but driving a single corner slightly better might get you 0.500! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David 2 Posted September 26, 2023 Author Share Posted September 26, 2023 1 minute ago, Mark111R said: I mean, your breakfast might cost you 0.001 of a second, but driving a single corner slightly better might get you 0.500! For sure!! Thanks Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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