Slip angle is the biggest difference between bias and radial tires, in my
opinion, and I really like the feedback that bias tires give on a heavier
sportscar. I describe bias racing tires as like nerf balls! Radials can
often give the same level of actual grip, or better, but they have a knife
edge between grip and spin, compared to bias tires. I always try to get
rookies on biar racing tires for a few races, just because of the added
bandwidth in the grip department.
At 08:54 AM 2/23/99 -0500, you wrote:
>Hey Mordy,
>
>Try the Hoosier "Vintage TD" tires we have to run here in the
>Eastern part of the country. They have pretty high slip angles,
>but they do stick to the track (eventually) and are a lot of fun
>to drive on once you get used to them. They claim even faster
>lap times!
>
>Vroom, vroom,
>
>Jeff
>
>
>
>mdunst@smtplink.coh.org wrote:
>>
>> I need to get a feel of how many people are interested in selecting
>> Hoosier radial (195 & 205/60/15's) tires for their racing program.
>> Yoko's in this size are not being made -and as far as is known no
>> replacement for this is available. Goodrich R1 is being replaced by
>> the G-force which is not yet available either. Kumho's are avail but
>> are pricey.
>>
>> This Hoosier tire is not yet available in this size. ... But Molds can
>> be made if the desire is present. I'm going to contact their road
>> racing specialist with a request in the next 24-48 hrs.
>>
>> Does someone "out-there" have "pull" with Hoosier Tire co.?
>>
>> Mordy Dunst
>> www.headgasket.com
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