Is Formula V or a similar product something that is specifically disallowed for
street tire?
For DOT tire classes?
Just OK for race rubber classes?
I just didn't remember seeing a reference to it in past rules reading.
Paul T.
> From: "Carl Merritt" <cmerritt@luminous.com>
> Subject: RE: When were the last Hoosier AS03's manufactured?
>
> > There are several brands of tire "softeners".
> > What they really do is release the chemical bond on the
> > surface of the tire so that the oil can get to the top. If
> > there is no more oil this won't work.
>
> I have had great success with Formula V traction treatment in refreshing
> couple year old race tires. It's much more about replenishing the
> volatiles in the rubber, not in actually breaking down the rubber to
> make it softer.
>
> - -Carl
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