Well, the answer is simple anyway - my tire shop doesn't know anyone in the region who shaves. Seems to be a foreign or lost art!

I'm looking to upsize my rims anyhow - this just accelerates the process by a couple of years

Ken Silver
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~1993 SL500, glistening black/grey on black leather, now in the shop for facelift painting lower body. After a week there it's getting more flat spots I guess!
~1991 Daimler, shiny grey on grey leather, best in country!
~1991 Miata MX5, sparkling BRG on tan leather, wife's - (and my polishing)
~1992 Honda US s/wagon, black/grey
ex 350SL, 230E, 280E (and a lot of other makes not nearly as nice)