> Mike replied:
>
> It does seem ridiculous on the surface, but when you scratch a bit
> deeper you
> realize that these tires are a step away from true "race" tires.
> These tires
> are DOT approved, are legal to drive on the street, and have [at
> least some]
> tread on them.
Heh, F1 tires have more tread than Hoosiers ;)
That big ol' "NOT INTENDED FOR STREET USE" on the Hoosier sticker also
raises an eyebrow...
Again, I love my Hoosiers and the fact that my "stock" car, equipped
with a base model 4cyl Camry engine, probably pulls 1.2 g's or so and
could toast a truly stock Z06, porsche, etc. (w/factory tires) around
an autocross course. I agree that you have to draw the line
somewhere... just makes me laugh.
Brings me back to my spec classes rant ;)
randy
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