Originally Posted by DonMoore10:
MIDGET ORG ANNOUNCES NEW TIRE POLICY
###### Midget Racing Assn. announced today that they have a new tire policy. Midget owners will have the choice of running any tire brand they choose, but it must be compatible with the American Racer tires in compound and size that can be purchased for around $80, with the same tire being capable of running multiple events, both on dirt and pavement. An 8 inch wheel must be run on the right rear.
Now.. that particular policy has some bite, no pun intended.
Here are the pluses:
1. I can cut my tire bill, at least, in half. This is huge for car owners.
2. I have the choice of tire brand. We now have competition for business which usually leads to lower prices.
3. Less rubber (tire area) to the ground which will help neutralize some of the engine power.
4. Cars will be narrower, allowing for better side by side racing for the fans.
5. Fans could care less what tire brands, compounds, sizes are being used, as long as they have a good racing experience.
Ok, this is 100% ON TOPIC ... lets take a look at the Don Moore Tire Policy
1. Cut your bill in half? ... at least? I have yet to see any tire manufacturer produce competitive tires that are less than half the price of the ones we are running now. Please enlighten me ...
2. Possible, but there is no way of proving this.
3. This is OFF TOPIC, being that it has nothing to do with choice between manufacturers.
4. Again, OFF TOPIC.
5. If anything, different tire manufacturers would hurt the competition on the track. Everybody running the same tire brand neutralizes the competition.
Face it, you just want a 'Cheapest Tire on the Market that lasts forever policy"