i dont see the conflict, as soon as you allow any non OEM tire, then the car
isnt really "stock" anymore. stock class only means it complies with rules
for SCCA Stock Class, which is not "showroom stock" but allows a bunch of
stuff.
so SCCA says that the legal tires are such and such, currently DOT legal and
few more things. the tire companies can stamp "DOT" on pretty much
anything, even hoosiers :). so its all just semantics.
-james c
OSP - Omnipotent Solis Pact
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randy Noll" <rnoll98@yahoo.com>
To: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2002 1:39 PM
Subject: RE: I need help with understanding Tire options for F STOCK class
> > Mike replied:
> >
> > It does seem ridiculous on the surface, but when you scratch a bit
> > deeper you
> > realize that these tires are a step away from true "race" tires.
> > These tires
> > are DOT approved, are legal to drive on the street, and have [at
> > least some]
> > tread on them.
>
> Heh, F1 tires have more tread than Hoosiers ;)
>
> That big ol' "NOT INTENDED FOR STREET USE" on the Hoosier sticker also
> raises an eyebrow...
>
> Again, I love my Hoosiers and the fact that my "stock" car, equipped
> with a base model 4cyl Camry engine, probably pulls 1.2 g's or so and
> could toast a truly stock Z06, porsche, etc. (w/factory tires) around
> an autocross course. I agree that you have to draw the line
> somewhere... just makes me laugh.
>
> Brings me back to my spec classes rant ;)
>
> randy
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