Rick
I am not in disagreement with Dave. I just stated what I have seen over the
years. You are right about being responsible for ourselves and out
equipment. A lot of the left coast racers run the same tires in the dirt and
on the salt. The lake bed is always a problem with debris on the course. We
walk the course before each meet and they still hurt the tires. The turnout
area and the return roads are used by the general off roaders when we not
there. Others have hit pot holes etc. and maybe they overlook any hidden
damage. How much damage does a spin do to the side walls, the loading of the
wheel etc. It goes on and on. The end result is we all learn something from
the inputs on this site.
Glen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Byrnes" <Rick@rbmotorsports.com>
To: "glen barrett" <speedtimer@charter.net>; "Dave Dahlgren"
<ddahlgren@snet.net>
Cc: "Bryan A. Savage Jr" <basavage@earthlink.net>; "Grib"
<rgribble@carolina.rr.com>; "List Land Speed" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2001 4:37 PM
Subject: TIRES, ratings and inspection
> For all that are interested
>
> Interestingly enough, when I investigated with Goodyear engineering, the
> small Top Fuel tire I will be running on my new lakester/liner, The
> development engineer, indicated the capability is 300 MPH @ 1000 lbs load
> and 60 psig inflation. They have not and will not put it in writing, as
is
> the case with all Frontrunners, but clearly have made the statement. No
> tire company in this day of litigation is going to say categorically that
> their tire is "absolutely safe" especially above 300 MPH. There are too
> many variables. The speed and loads that are at Goodyears site are
> "recommended" maximum safe limits, but do not account for tire condition
and
> possible overload. Additionally, Goodyear in the technical section of the
> site makes specific statements relative to the "Warranty" or implied
> performance. Notice that speed and loads are mentioned Only on LSR 300
MPH
> tires. Nothing is published on others.
> In these points I am in agreement with Dave Dahlgreen.
>
> BUT, I suggest that WE, the engineers, Car owners, builders, drivers, and
> crew members, must be responsible for our own choices (within the
> guidelines) and complete our own inspection and maintenance. We know if
the
> tire has been in use for 5 - 10 years with lots of passes and temperature
> cycles. We should know if it has been or is being overloaded by the
dynamics
> of our vehicles. Above all WE must have the discipline to Initiate the
> changes for our own safety and well being. We can control the margin of
> safety relative to our own machines.
> It MUST be our choice.
>
> This process cannot be JUST the responsibility of the inspectors who
> represent the sanctioning body and rule makers.
>
> We must control our own destiny with private and intense scrutiny of our
own
> vehicles and systems. We the builders know when we are stretching the
limit
> or a rule...................We MUST be responsible.
>
> Rick Byrnes
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