VAN ALSTINE G-1000, TIRE GROOVER, GROOVING IRON, W/BLADES, SOUTHWEST SPEED INC
- ...lstine G-1000 is designed to meet the exacting demands of modern tire grooving | * Its ease of use makes it possible for anyone to cut quickly & accurately | * The patented design of the G-1000 offers many advantages: The instant blade change & adjustment feature is critical for proper grooving | * This enables the operator to easily position or re-position the blade at the correct depth & is particularly advantageous when different sizes blades are required on the same tire By preventing the blade holding mechanism from contacting the tire surface, the unique suspended head design of the G-1000 nearly eliminates the deteriorating effects of the tire dirt on the electrical efficiency of the tool | * Unlike other groovers, where a very hot portion of the tool makes direct contact with the tire surface, only the heated blade touches the tire with the G-1000 system | * This helps to prevent heat degradation of the rubber | * The elimination of heat degradation is extremely important with race tires because the new edges created by cutting grooves need to be as durable as possible | * The patented design of the G-1000 uses the pushing force applied by the operator to virtually lock the tool at the proper cutting angle, making it effortless to mainta....
