Hi John
I think your missing the point in that statement from Hoosier. They just
don't want people using them as street tires. Why? Because those tires
take time to heat up and are dangerous when cold. I know from experience
jumping on the on-ramp to 101 in the morning going to our race. Sliding
sideways at about 60 mph and looking at a ditch for breakfast will get your
attention. Whereas street tires basically have the same grip cold or hot.
Why pursue trying to get Hoosiers banned from autocrossing in stock and
prepared classes? That would leave us with only one good tire.
Kirk
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of John F. Kelly Jr.
Sent: Monday, August 05, 2002 8:34 PM
To: ba-autox@autox.team.net; james creasy; John J. Stimson-III
Subject: Re: I need help with understanding Tire options for F STOCK
class
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Message text written by "james creasy"
"
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."
-------------------- End Original Message --------------------
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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