Gene
Bruce can probably give more specifics on the Black Radon Firebird, but I
can tell you he spun out. He was running Goodyear NASCAR
Daytona's/Talladega's, as I have, and on the salt they have had a mixed
review. Some guys have gone fast (I know two examples where they have run
over 260 MPH) and some have spun out, but I have seen lots of guys spin
regardless of the tire they were running.
Personally I don't think it's a bad tire for Bonneville, but would benefit
greatly from some tread. Having tried both styles (fat vs skinny) I don't
think there is a rolling resistance problem at all.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gene Halvorson" <ghalvorson@earthlink.net>
To: "Land speed newsgroup" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 10:38 AM
Subject: Goodyear racing tires
> Thanks for the feedback. Essentially, my combo is somewhat similar to
> Keiths - big block chevy, 6 spd, short wheelbase car. Except mine is a
old
> vette which should have a bit better front/rear weight distribution. I've
> got the stock vette duck tail spoiler which I figure should be close. It
> will give me some down force at speed but not much drag getting up there.
> The Goodyear G-7 Blue Streaks do have some fine grooves in them but they
> are not very deep at all. I mentioned the width in my previous post
> because I think this combo can handle them. But as with any new
> combination you have to get it out and try it to really know. So what was
> too wide for the Black Radon camaro?? I always thought too wide would
> adversely affect rolling resistance but not to the point where it would
> create a traction problem.
>
> Gene
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