I think you where saying what should be obvious. Common sense in government, insurance and regulations!!!
I would imagine that it might be true that they are not DOT certified because of all it take to become so. Look at the links I provided and the actual tests and standards are listed. It would certainly take a few bucks to go through that process.
On another note. I can not speak for the Goodyears that I am looking at (hence this thread) but I do have some experience with racing slicks. They are very light and that weight has to come from somewhere! It is not usually from the internal structure but from 1/2 plus tread plus much thicker rubber on the side walls to help protect the 'carcass'. I guess I should expand on the internal structure thing. They are purpose built. There is enough internal structure so that they can perform there intended function to peak ability. If they hit something or run over something, they go flat. The environment and intended use allows for this. I would think that the fully treaded Goodyears would be less of a compromise, still suitable for the street but also provide a higher level of adhesion.
A couple people have mentioned the Blue Streaks. Is that what is being sold in the group 'B' tires at Rodger Krause? Hard and slippery compared to what? A BFG T/A radial?? Hard to imagine! Hoosier TDs. Not so hard to imagine.
Thanks
Rick
FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE RUN THEM, PLEASE GIVE YOUR TWO CENTS
