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Message text written by "james creasy"
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WARNING
NOT FOR HIGHWAY USE: All Hoosier Racing Tires including DOT labeled Hoosier
Racing Tires are designed for racing purposes only on specified racing
surfaces and are not to be operated on public roadways. DOT labeled Hoosier
Racing Tires meet Department Of Transportation requirements for marking and
performance only and are NOT INTENDED FOR HIGHWAY USE. It is unsafe to
operate any Hoosier Racing Tire including DOT tires on public roads. The
prohibited use of Hoosier Racing Tires on public roadways may result in
loss
of traction, unexpected loss of vehicle control, or sudden loss of tire
pressure, resulting in a vehicle crash and possible injury or death."
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If I have this straight, this brand of tire meets all the DOT standards but
they're designed for racing purposes only. This sounds a bit contradictory,
especially as SCCA's Stock classes specify "Street" tires.
And here I thought the DOT notation meant the tires were okay for use on
highways.
Time to forward the above sticker info to the SEB and ask for
clarification.
--John Kelly
--John Kelly
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