Tire groover

Nuts · 12-01-2009, 06:43 AM

http://www.scpraceparts.com/ideal-de...nd-blades.html

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/300-Wa...-Iron,399.html

Has anyone used either of those groovers? If so how well do they work? I'm about to buy one and can see spending a few hundred dollars for a high dollar set up that will spend most of its life sitting on the shelf. So I was going to get one of the above.The red groover from sppedway is 300 watts and the black groover is only 250 watts, how much of a diffrence will that make?

Adam

srussell · 12-01-2009, 07:01 AM

I have the ideal 250 watt one. It works good as long as you let it stay hot so I would say go with the 300watt gun.

blazerbrad · 12-01-2009, 09:15 AM

Our club bought the Ideal 250 watt version many years ago, along with sets of replacement blades including the standard #4 it comes with (I think about 1/4") and a larger 1/2" wide blade. Besides grooving you can also flip the blade over and cut sipes.

I don't know how many sets of tires it has been used on, but it has been a bunch. The key is you need to plug it in and let it sit for awhile to get hot, and while grooving you might need to stop periodically and let it warm back up. It is also easier the warmer the tires are, as in letting them sit in the driveway on a nice hot and sunny day versus going out on a 30 degree day. I did break this rule the last time I used it since the truck was sitting outside in 40 degree weather all day and had only been in a heated garage for around an hour before using it....I still grooved and siped a set of 38" Swampers in an hour.

fabricator · 12-01-2009, 10:05 AM

http://www.racingjunk.com/category/0...-groover-.html

blustroker · 12-01-2009, 10:36 AM

i have the ideal 250w also. For as cheap as it was, it has been great for me. If i was cutting tires everyday or every weekend (i.e. grooving dirt track tires) yes the bigger gun would be better. But for something that sits around alot more than it gets used, its hard to justify the extra money.

kyrel69 · 12-01-2009, 11:02 AM

the red one comes out cheaper than the black one by a few bucks, but seems that everone here has had good luck with the black one.

mckeddie · 12-01-2009, 02:52 PM

i've used the 250 numerous times, and have always been pleased with it. grooving tires sucks anyway you look at it though.

12-01-2009, 06:43 AM	#1
Nuts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: middletown,oh Posts: 508	Tire groover http://www.scpraceparts.com/ideal-de...nd-blades.html http://www.speedwaymotors.com/300-Wa...-Iron,399.html Has anyone used either of those groovers? If so how well do they work? I'm about to buy one and can see spending a few hundred dollars for a high dollar set up that will spend most of its life sitting on the shelf. So I was going to get one of the above.The red groover from sppedway is 300 watts and the black groover is only 250 watts, how much of a diffrence will that make? Adam Last edited by Nuts; 12-01-2009 at 06:49 AM.

12-01-2009, 10:36 AM	#5
blustroker woods beater Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ryland heights ky Posts: 52	i have the ideal 250w also. For as cheap as it was, it has been great for me. If i was cutting tires everyday or every weekend (i.e. grooving dirt track tires) yes the bigger gun would be better. But for something that sits around alot more than it gets used, its hard to justify the extra money. __________________ 85 toyota ex cab a few goodies

12-01-2009, 02:52 PM	#7
mckeddie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: van wert oh Posts: 583	i've used the 250 numerous times, and have always been pleased with it. grooving tires sucks anyway you look at it though. __________________ zuk buggy.....it'll be a jeep eventually.

12-01-2009, 07:01 AM	#2
srussell Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lancaster, Ohio Posts: 26	I have the ideal 250 watt one. It works good as long as you let it stay hot so I would say go with the 300watt gun.

12-01-2009, 09:15 AM	#3
blazerbrad - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 831 Images: 6	Our club bought the Ideal 250 watt version many years ago, along with sets of replacement blades including the standard #4 it comes with (I think about 1/4") and a larger 1/2" wide blade. Besides grooving you can also flip the blade over and cut sipes. I don't know how many sets of tires it has been used on, but it has been a bunch. The key is you need to plug it in and let it sit for awhile to get hot, and while grooving you might need to stop periodically and let it warm back up. It is also easier the warmer the tires are, as in letting them sit in the driveway on a nice hot and sunny day versus going out on a 30 degree day. I did break this rule the last time I used it since the truck was sitting outside in 40 degree weather all day and had only been in a heated garage for around an hour before using it....I still grooved and siped a set of 38" Swampers in an hour.

12-01-2009, 10:05 AM	#4
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	http://www.racingjunk.com/category/0...-groover-.html __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

12-01-2009, 11:02 AM	#6
kyrel69 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 372	the red one comes out cheaper than the black one by a few bucks, but seems that everone here has had good luck with the black one.