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Re: BFG press release, red, yellow,or blue autoX tires anyone?

To: Topper Jones <gbrt@rocketmail.com>
Subject: Re: BFG press release, red, yellow,or blue autoX tires anyone?
From: Rex Weatherford <rweatherford@mindspring.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 22:19:14 -0400

Topper Jones wrote:
> 
> I just ran across this on a news site.  I thought some of
> you might want to see it....
> 
> Monday July 12, 7:43 pm Eastern Time
> 
> Company Press Release
> 
> SOURCE: BFGoodrich Tires
> 
> BFGoodrich Tires Unveils Scorcher
> T/A: Establishes New Standard for
> Customization Performance
> 
> LOS ANGELES, July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Establishing a new
> standard for customization, BFGoodrich
> Tires (NYSE: GR - news) today unveiled its Scorcher T/A,
> the world's first color, high-performance
> tire. The Scorcher T/A, which is targeted primarily to the
> flourishing import and sport-truck
> aftermarkets, sets a new standard for athletic good looks
> with the use of Raging Red, Screaming
> Yellow and Blazing Blue tread colors that actually refresh
> as they wear.
> 
> ``The Scorcher T/A marries red-hot looks with unmatched
> performance capabilities,'' said Rick Shafer,
> marketing manager, BFGoodrich passenger performance tires.
> ``It is the ultimate finishing touch for
> anyone who wants to bring a truly unique look to their
> performance car or light truck.''
> 
> The Scorcher T/A employs a distinctive tread pattern
> consisting of stable shoulder elements outboard,
> and water-dispensing channels inboard for superior
> traction and control. Its unique silica-reinforced
> tread compound enhances both wet and dry traction, which
> has been optimized for maximum grip for
> both autocross driving as well as daily use.
>

Didn't we all laugh about this idea about a year ago!!  Or was I
thinking to myself one night.

Someone was listening.  ;^)

-- 
Rex Weatherford <---(now believes in the "quad-force")
92 Beretta GTZ 2.3 97,000 Miles 15.531@91.28MPH <--(is one with the 
"quad-force")
89 Beretta GT 2.8 160,000 miles   16.8??@79.??MPH
#22 GS Atlanta Region SCCA Solo II G-Stock
95 Grand Am GT 3100 V-6 (wife's car)
http://www.beretta.net/
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