Definition of grip!
07-11-2006, 05:56 PM
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Yes, but at those tire pressures, they're "wrinkle BOTTOMS",so (IMHO) they are being used inefficiently (and maybe even dangerously). I would like to see comments from the Goodyear tire engineers on this picture.
07-11-2006, 08:42 PM
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This is all the wrinkle I need on mine at 16psi hot.......it sways a little 
07-12-2006, 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 63Corvette
Given that this particular car probably traps at 150mph, I would not want to be driving it on tires that give a new definition to "Run Flat".
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07-12-2006, 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 63Corvette
Yes, but at those tire pressures, they're "wrinkle BOTTOMS",so (IMHO) they are being used inefficiently (and maybe even dangerously). I would like to see comments from the Goodyear tire engineers on this picture.
07-12-2006, 11:00 PM
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That is drag tire on that car and it is designed to wrinkle that way.
You can see many videos of how staight that car tracks at www.challengevideos.com and do a find for Mike Mitchell
You can see many videos of how staight that car tracks at www.challengevideos.com and do a find for Mike Mitchell