i think the cut off for the street tire class is 120 treadwear
kumhos are 50
hoosier autocrossers, at least a few years ago, were 0 (zero)
-james "kumho" creasy
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From: "John F. Kelly Jr." <76067.1750@compuserve.com>
To: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>; "Stacey" <swilbur@sprynet.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 8:04 AM
Subject: Re: I need help with understanding Tire options for F STOCK class
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> Message text written by "Stacey"
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> "Due to this
> special compound, these tires are not suitable for highway use as the
> expected miles of wear of these tires is greatly reduced"
>
> -Stacey"
>
>
> -------------------- End Original Message --------------------
>
> Well, Stacey,
> We purchased four (4) Hoosier Autocrossers about two years ago to
> run on our V6 Camaro in G Stock at a Castle Field event. We --two of
> us--ran one event prior and then the Divisional, 18 runs total. Our $750
> purchase was corded at the Divisional's conclusion.
> And we did no driving on the street with those tires.
>
> "Greatly reduced" is a slight exageration. <G>
>
> --John Kelly
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