Uses easy to find standard utility knife blades sourced locally. Cuts up to six sipes with each pass of the tool. Depth of cut adjustable by loosening thumb screws and setting to desired depth.

Mar 23, 2015 · I did one test sipe and the new blade glided right through the rubber. No heat applied to the blade or lube on the tread block. I heard the general rule of thumb when it comes to diy siping is 1/4" x 1/4".

4 days ago · Embark on a journey of enhanced driving performance with our expertly curated list of top-rated tire siping tools. In the ever-evolving landscape of automotive maintenance, tire siping remains a critical, yet often overlooked aspect of maximizing tire performance and safety.

Feb 22, 2002 · I'd like to sipe the center lugs so I get better traction on the rocks especially when wet. I've looked around and know I want the heated knife from Ideal, but the question is what size head is good for this?

Aug 28, 2001 · The machines that do siping have a set of ganged round blades that rotate and slit the tread. The tire is placed in a machine that indexes the tire around a full rotation while running the blades across the tread. The only two adjustments possible is the depth of cut and the start and end points of the sipe.

Apr 25, 2011 · Look for a wavy knife to sipe with. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/BigPic.jsp?sidewall=Blackwall&tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Blizzak+WS70. I had these on my wrx and they were unstoppable.