Why shave tyres?

In motorsport, managing tyre performance is crucial. Heat is both a driver’s best friend and worst enemy. While heat generates the grip you need, too much of it will cause the tyre to degrade quickly, resulting in poor grip and shorter life. Tyre shaving addresses this issue by adjusting the tread depth and profile to combat excessive heat build-up.

Shaving tyres is particularly beneficial for road tyres, which aren’t designed for the high demands of racing. Semi-slicks—designed for both road and track use—also have too much tread for racing, causing heat build-up through tread squirm.

At Racing Owl, we offer a specialised tyre shaving service, unlike others who treat tyre shaving as a secondary service, we focus solely on delivering the highest level of precision. Our profiles are accurate and repeatable, we are tyre-obsessed, and that dedication shows in every set we shave.