Tire tread trimmer pliers are the first tool of their kind designed specifically for mountain bike tires. Their main advantage is their adjustable cutting depth, which allows for precise cutting at the same height and optimal tread pattern shaping.

Tire regrooving promotes optimal handling. For example, shortening the tread in the center of a mud tire will help the tire roll more easily. The tread lugs in the shoulder area can be trimmed, creating more clearance, making the tread more aggressive. Lugs that have been worn "round" can be re-edged.