Tires / Tire Vendors

[Cobra4B]

All I buy is scrubbs... Why would you say Hoosiers are out? Most nasa guys prefer them.

All the fast guys run A6s for racing or TTs.

[David Eastman]

Jim,

If I were you I would not take advise from Pomroy he drinks cheap beer the fat free kind.

David

[jmimac351]

Originally Posted by Cobra4B

All I buy is scrubbs... Why would you say Hoosiers are out? Most nasa guys prefer them.

All the fast guys run A6s for racing or TTs.

That was partly in jest based on examples here of them spinning on the rim. I've never heard of that problem.

It sounds like the best tires are the ones people like.

[jmimac351]

Originally Posted by David Eastman

Jim,

If I were you I would not take advise from Pomroy he drinks cheap beer the fat free kind.

David

No kidding. I take it he's offered you a Coors Light in the hotel parking lot as well? "Gee, thanks Jim."

[Gatorac]

When you can keep up with me you can choose the beer.

[Cobra4B]

I think I'm going to get BFG R1s for general HPDE use and some A6s for when I run TTS.

NASA has a hoosier contingency... you win w/ Hoosiers you get new ones free

[Squerly]

Originally Posted by Gatorac

When you can keep up with me you can choose the beer.

Ouch...

[Blue Streak 21]

Originally Posted by jmimac351

Has anyone purchase used track tires? I've come across a few sources...

Yeah, I purchase all my tires from BMW teams that run in the Grand AM series. The tires are Hoosier Cup tires and are not DOT rated. I get a set of 4 ea 275 R17s for about $350 to $375 shipped. Most tires have about 3/32" tread left (3/4 life). Since I'm not racing for money, if get decent performance from the scrubs for a great price.
Jerry

[Gatorac]

Originally Posted by Squerly

Ouch...

I meant keep up with me drinking......

[jmimac351]

Originally Posted by Squerly

Ouch...

Sadly, it's true...Jimmy can drive. But every event I go to I get better than the next.