Originally Posted by
DesertRat
One thing about truing tires that I learned recently, if you cut the edge of your tires on a 45 degree bevel all the way to the plastic of the rim as opposed to rounded or vertical it gives a better feel. I tried this on both fronts and rears and the car was noticeable more forgiving.
I'd seen this on some Japanese drivers cars. I'd been speaking to a good driver in Europe about tyre rounding/prep and the general thought was that rounder was 'easier' or less edgy. What I do ensure on my own tyres is that rim is showing as I feel that the little bit of slip does make it easier, I wonder if that is why your 45 degree bevel feels that way. I'll give it a go myself and see if it feels different in our conditions.