Which Tire????

John LaRue started the discussion about the criteria for a spec or DOT tire for the boards to use in determining what tire they should specify.

He didn't want a debate as to which tire we want in his thread. I think that we should put in our vote here as to which tire and why. So far the only three mentioned are the Hoosier R60, Toyo Proxie R888, Avon ACB10.



Here are a couple of quotes from the other thread to start the discussion.

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Originally Posted by John LaRue (Post 455374) I was looking for criteria by which to evaluate the choices, not a debate as to what the best option would be. My list would include: unit cost, durability (overall mileage), consistency (fall off between heat cycles), radial vs. bias, weight, driveabiity (is the tire something that the average racer can set his car up for and race on?), ultimate performance, at track service, universal application (wet & dry) John

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Originally Posted by mblanc (Post 455400) EMPHASIS ADDED I think most missed that John asked for criteria on EITHER a spec OR DOT tire, not just DOT IMHO The HOOSIER R60 is already the perfect choice, and CURRENTLY MEETS REASONABLE CRITERIA. 1-it's already produced 2-it has support at the track 3-tried and true product, for a couple decades in CFF 4-Contingency programs from Hoosier in past are good, no doubt in future also. 5-It lasts 20 cycles 6-It's a true slick 7-It's hard enough you don't need goofy tire marking rules 8-It's not such a huge leap from current NO TIRE RULE, to a spec slick, but it sure would save the $$$$ 9-Sizes are right, 10-quality American tire company, with no supply issues (unlike vintage tires) /\ above would be my criteria list

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Originally Posted by Swift17 (Post 455434) THANK YOU MARC FOR TODAY'S "TOP TEN" LIST and dare I say the ANSWER :thumbsup: The HOOSIER R60 is the "Choice" - need nothing further lets NOT re-invent the wheel, err tire - to repeat, currently made USA tires; well known and tested technology, at track service, as Hoosier already there -a huge benefit; - wear exceptional, I asked a plethora of CF guys who run them for almost a full year due to size, only minor set-up development needed to convert from pure stickies; look good, without apologies, I like the looks of slicks on my race car; remember those ugly "threaded" F1 tires, etc., - Come on, and I am sorry, but the R60s is the only sensible, logical and practical choice; it is about time !!!! :greenflag: - Candidly, I have NEVER heard any reasonable let alone rational argument not to use them BUT then wonders never cease so ..... proceed ........... Note/CV: I believe I can speak from some experience having been involved in FF since 1977 and Jason has done over 60 races in the past eight (8) years (admittedly on GYs)- but did race the ARRC on R60s when it was a requirement. Tires ARE are one of the top if not the major economic concern in every one of our years budget