Sure, you could add tread to a Hoosier carcass by having them retreaded, but
then the problem is you can't run retreads in Solo2.
Scot
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Lloyd <Jeff@cyberconceptz.com>
To: <psosborn@gte.net>
Cc: <Jeff@cyberconceptz.com>; <oblique@alum.mit.edu>; <volpp@netdoor.com>;
<autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2000 8:47 PM
Subject: Re: Sticky Hoosiers for STS, was SCCA Spokesperson...... :-)
> Agreed,
>
> I beleive the purpose of the research is not designed for "STS" exactly,
but for The guys at hoosier to offer their customers a awesome street tire,
which their current line up does not provide.. they have a few Z rated
tires but with a 300 treadwear rating they are hardly a match for the
current imports from europe and japan, and even BFG's G-force line up..
>
> but if you think about it putting some tread on a R3SO3 carcass should not
be that hard, heck I can do it at the local "bangdag"?? equipped shop, that
equip. can retread whatever carcass you suppply them with..
>
> I think the fact it will work well for sts is just a bonus :-)
>
> Jeff
>
> PS. I got all this info when I inquired about getting hoosier contengency
for STS if I ran the Kelly Springfield built H-tires, I got a puzzled
answer.. and basically I was told No, but if a driver was to win on hoosier
street tires (not very likley) in sts and submitted his contengency claim
form, I doubt they would reject it..
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, 27 May 2000, "Phillip S. Osborne" wrote:
>
> > Ahhhh, but Jeff, remember, all it takes is the stroke of a pen to put
any
> > tire on the exclusion list for STS. Anything the SEB feels may be a
> > special built tire, or a ringer for the class can, and most likely will,
be
> > added to that list. And rightly so, unless you want to make it a spec
tire
> > class. Building a super sticky tire for STS, in my opinion, would be a
> > waste of time/money for Hoosier or any other tire builder. STS should
> > survive on it's own merits, making do with what we have available rather
> > than someone sneaking in a super soft, sticky tire specifically aimed at
> > STS. As you know, STR is the same class except DOT R compound tires are
> > allowed. We don't need to mix and match....all in my humble opinion of
> > course...
> >
> > Phil O. (hoping the rain holds off for the Atlanta event Sunday...)
> >
> >
> >
> > .. I guess they are waiting to see if STS will remain a class...
> > >Jeff Lloyd
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