[Silversmith]

Bobcat, I was with the Gt 40/AC driver today @ a show @ Mt. Sunapee N.H. He didn't have the AC there only the GT 40 & I did not think to ask. From memory of looking @ them last week, I tend to think they are radials. but not sure. The hardness/ratings of rubber can be found at the end of the late model/E-Mod/Street Stock listings. each spec. is listed in rows left to right next to the item #. The rear tire rubber rating is IMCA; and the front is IMCA or H-500 I think. By looking @ the chart you will see the both F & R are listed in the harder side of the chart. Do not confuse this rating with say a B.F G. tire & how they turn into ice skates, after a few thousand miles on the road. My friend fully expects these tires to last 2 to 3 thousand miles or more. Depending on driving style. But @ -$500.00 per set!! Thats less than the cost of one (1) Avon!!! I am going to chance the buy!! Check out the tread patterns; the one's I listed (Rear: item #36226) & (Front: item # 36103) are tread patteren (L). Mabe you will see some thing you would like more? The important thing to remember is the tire size. Keep your choice to the size's listed in the above item #'s & you should be golden! As to asphalt tracking, mabe you should stay with the choice you spoke of. My plan for these is spirited road use. But from what I am told, they are wicked good on asphalt!! I will discover for myself next spring.! Oh, the show to day; I took 2nd behind another awsome GT40 in our class. But my friend who turned me on to the Hoosier's took best of show! MAN WHAT A ROMP HOME TODAY!! 2 GT 40's & a SideOiler kicking it outa Da mountains back home!! P.S lettering can be removed. Oh did I say that out loud.