Doesn't PCA allow Bantags (or something like that) now?
--Pat Kelly
rikracer wrote:
> >> 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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