It's been a long time since I replaced my discs, but I don't remember having to cut the tone ring off. The front ring is bolted to the disc itself (see link below), but I can't remember what the rear disc was like.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...e-ring&cat=500
Hope that helps.
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