[Chaplin]

Turk-
I may be wrong on this (and I am sure someone will tell me so if I am), but although non-Dot tires may be better from a performance standpoint, i.e., better traction, I don't know that they are better for purposes of daily driving. For example, non-DOT performance tires may not have the same sidewall construction as a DOT tire and may be more subject to blowouts when coming in contact with road debris. So, although you may get better traction with a non-DOT tire, it may be susceptible to blow out when hit by something.

And this is just a general question for everyone who uses the Good Year Blue streaks. In addition to the non-DOT/DOT issue, I have been reluctant to buy them because they are bias ply. Wouldn't you get a much better ride/handling with a new radial tire??

Mike