How hard was that to cut? You must be some kind of rude monster cuz tires is very very strong. WOW.
You need to check the date codes. Even though there is still lots of tread, the rubber might have been heat cycled too many times. You would not want to put to much weight on that shelve. Probably OK for light use, but if you really want to load up the shelf, you will want some current rubber up there.
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sfm, if you would have just had A Video of you cutting them, Now that would have been worth its weight in Gold! Very Unique, first time I've ever seen that set-up.It was a ***** to cut.... I did use a sawzall, but the rubber just wanted to move back and forth with the blade. I finally clamped a block of wood in the tire (where the wheel would be) and it was much easier.
What a great idea--mind if I copy it?--Dave
Wait a minute...just realized how much tread is still on that tire...and confused. That was a Viper tire, wasn't it? ...How can that be? Was it only one month old, or what? It looks like you could have driven it for at least two more weeks.