Tire Cutting Guide: Techniques For Sidewall, Bead, And Tread Cuts

To cut a tire, select a sharp cutting tool like a tire cutter or utility knife. Identify the tire component you need to cut: sidewall, bead, or tread. For sidewall cutting, make straight or curved cuts along the desired line. Bead cutting involves slicing through the steel wires in the tire’s inner edge. Tread cutting…