Re: Why DOT? Why not slicks?

[washburn <washburn@dwave.net>]

dg50@daimlerchrysler.com wrote:
> 
> With all the tire talk lately, this question has surfaced in my mind:
> 
> Why do we require DOT race tires? Why not allow race slicks too?
> 
Perhaps it's because it's in keeping with the spirit of a "stock" car. 
Meaning that it should be street drivable.  Meaning they should have DOT
approval.  Meaning........well.....that's all I mean. :) 


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