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   / Cutting / Groving / Siping R-4 for snow #551  
Grooved mine and very happy I did. No issues or extra wear. I.D have to look back and see how many hours I had on the machine and what I’ve put on since. However, the wear (or lack thereof) is if anything minimal. The gain in traction well worth it in asphalt.... (odd part, I think i have a few lugs I didn’t do originally. Maybe I’ll knock that out today).
 
   / Cutting / Groving / Siping R-4 for snow
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#552  
Checking in after 7 years! Wow, I can't believe it's been that long since I started this thread.

I sold the Kioti LB1914 from Post 1. But it didn't go far. It's now with my cousin with the same tires and there have been no issues with unusual tire wear. I grooved the Kioti DS4510 three years ago and no issues with that one either.

I never had a traction issue with either one after grooving the tires & and have never once regretted grooving them.
 
   / Cutting / Groving / Siping R-4 for snow #553  
This is the second winter on mine and I haven't had any chunking or splits. I'm very satisfied with the results.

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   / Cutting / Groving / Siping R-4 for snow #554  
What tool was used to make the grooves, depth gauge or stop of some type?
 
   / Cutting / Groving / Siping R-4 for snow #555  
   / Cutting / Groving / Siping R-4 for snow #556  
IMHO, this is one of the "best ever" TBN threads. I hadn't even heard of anyone siping R4's and certainly hadn't thought of doing it before I saw this thread. On my list of "some day" projects.
 
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   / Cutting / Groving / Siping R-4 for snow #559  
That is the tool I used to groove mine, it works slick.

I have a PORTER-CABLE PCE605K 3-Amp Corded Oscillating Multi-Tool. I think I may try it on one of my lug's tomorrow. It is a great tool for cutting trim and removing grout. It has a built in depth gauge also.
 
   / Cutting / Groving / Siping R-4 for snow #560  
I have a PORTER-CABLE PCE605K 3-Amp Corded Oscillating Multi-Tool. I think I may try it on one of my lug's tomorrow. It is a great tool for cutting trim and removing grout. It has a built in depth gauge also.

Built in depth gauge should be nice. Please report your results.
 

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