>> Not allowed in SCCA......... Look at all the
>> truck tires on the
>> highway, and you'll understand why. I wouldn't
>> put recaps on any car.
>>
>
>I was driving behind an 18 wheeler outside Little Rock
>once when a retread delaminated. Big brown cloud and
>KABOOM, followed by tread snakes raining down from the
>heavens. *Very* scary experience. I understand why
>SCCA doesn't allow 'em.
>
>Craig Blome
>Texas Spokes SCC, Austin, TX
>
In many, many years of autocrossing on retreads (this was 20 years ago) and
most of my competitors using them also, I never saw one come apart. I
seriously doubt there is any danger in a 1 minute run. Road racing would be
a different story. I would guess truck tires come apart after many hours
and many miles of continuous running after much heat buildup. Not saying I
think they would be competitive to today's technology anyway.
Rick Brown
AP 240Z
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