QUOTE(nebreitling @ May 19 2006, 09:18 AM)
but whatever
i'm sorry that i feel so strongly about this, but that's the kind of attitude that
kills people ...
as stated in my previous posts, i know nothing about the hoosier slicks, or kuhmos or whatever. that's why i don't make any comments on those ...
racing is dangerous enough already the way it is. recommending to stretch a racing slick on a rim it was not designed for is just plain stupid and a recipe for a tragedy.
- best case scenario: nothing happens, all is fine
- worst case scenario: the tire comes off the rim at 120mph at searspoint and the guy dies
is this really what you're after? if so, remind me to never share the big track with you guys, as i value my life ...
it's one thing to substitute homedepot for a raceshop when it comes to accessories, but playing/cutting corners with the very thing that keeps you in a straight line at 120mph is just plain stupid.
and recommending it to other people is borderline criminal ...
again, look at the picture i posted on the previous page. all but one tire are designed for a 7" rim.
7" rim *only*. this was done to accomodate the club racing rules that only allow up to 7" rims for some of the more popular racing classes.
both of you guys, trekkor & nathan (i don't know about JP) have never even run goodyear slicks yourself.
how can you even make a statement like that? what if a newbie comes in here and see's your postcounts and thinks you actually know what you're talking about. and then ends up dead a month later ...
did i mention that i feel very strongly about this?
safety should always come first on anything track related, not your ego ...
Andy