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05-11-2002, 09:49 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Rescue CA USA,
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Turk -
Flattery will get you everywhere!
I think it is cruel of you to make fun of my handicap though.
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05-13-2002, 07:03 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6079 482CI CSX cross ram
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tires
ERA 535,
ERA 626 here... How do I contact "Carroll Shelby Goodyear in LA"?
Mike
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05-13-2002, 08:29 PM
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mrmike
I looked them up through the Goodyear tire web site, if memory serves.
Pat
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05-13-2002, 08:33 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 427 SC
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05-13-2002, 08:50 PM
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Thanks Kris,
I looked at the site and can't find my tires!
Do you know if they have they stopped making them?
Pat
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05-13-2002, 09:59 PM
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Another place to try is Roger Krause Racing in Northern Ca.
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05-25-2002, 08:31 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: 2555 west bluff fresno, ca.,usa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA535 with 427FE s.o.& toploader
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DOT RACING TIRES
I wanted to buy new tires today, I thought I could buy DOT approved racing tires and skirt the issue of
pure racing tires, not for street use. This has been a concern of mine in the event of an insurance claim, there would be a clear reason for the insurance company to deny a claim.
Here is what "a major manufacturer" warns on their web site about their dot racing tires:-
WARNING
NOT FOR HIGHWAY USE: All Hoosier Racing Tires including DOT labeled Hoosier Racing Tires are designed for racing purposes only on specified racing surfaces and are not to be operated on public roadways. DOT labeled Hoosier Racing Tires meet Department Of Transportation requirements for marking and performance only and are NOT INTENDED FOR HIGHWAY USE. It is unsafe to operate any Hoosier Racing Tire including DOT tires on public roads. The prohibited use of Hoosier Racing Tires on public roadways may result in loss of traction, unexpected loss of vehicle control, or sudden loss of tire pressure, resulting in a vehicle crash and possible injury or death
I didn't make a purchase, anyone share my concerns?
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05-25-2002, 11:17 PM
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My dad and I are starting to. Problem is, we already bought some Goodyear G7's.
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05-25-2002, 11:54 PM
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Location: The Heart of the Citrus District,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Sold 3047 & 3002 in 2012
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Legality
I drove mine with race tires, open headers and Racing windscreen. The tires were the least of the concern but the fact is that if you are on the throttlt and encounter a wet patch of road with the Blue Streaks, you will surely get a historical feel possibly like Columbus had. You won't have any idea what direction you are pointing or how you got there.
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05-26-2002, 09:32 AM
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Steve,
Again, my concern is what the insurance company's reaction would be in the event of a claim. Especially in the event of an incident caused by my tire failure. Would not want to loose the ranch over a racing tire.,
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06-03-2002, 04:46 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Titanium SPF, 521 CID Gessford.
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The average insurance adjuster has probably never even thought to look at the tires for DOT legality... How many Accords are running slicks? But, you could get the smart guy...
As I have said in these threads before, its not the law or the insurance you need to worry about....it the COURTS....
Run into someone with your "race car" on "racing tires"... You will get crucified in court. Kill someone and you may go to jail for negiligence.. What if you slam on the brakes in the rain and your Blue Streaks lock and then you flatten a toddler... And they prove it was the tires? and that regular tires would have prevented it?
That being said, they look cool as hell and I might buy some.
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06-03-2002, 06:53 PM
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Tires
I actually saw a Cobra with Blue Streaks that took the "Not" off the tire where it says; "Not For Street Use"  |
06-04-2002, 02:12 AM
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A FENDER BENDER's NO PROBLEM, BUT .....
Any accident that involves a big payout by the insurance company or results in accident reconstruction will result is a microscopic examination of the evidence. I would not bet on race only tires being overlooked.
Put the house in someone else's name and lease everything else. Assets? What assests?!
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06-04-2002, 06:58 PM
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How about this one. Don't Crash!! 
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06-04-2002, 07:43 PM
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Not crashing is the first alternative.
Unfortunately, you don't always have a choice. Running race-only rubber is just not worth it.
My mother had an accident a couple of weeks ago. I can't tell you what a joy it was to get a call from the police, then arrive at the scene just in time to see the other driver carted off in an ambulance. Mom is 82 and was driving an '86 Jetta. She wasn't hurt. The other driver is about 35 and was complaining of neck pain. She was in a MB 300E !?!.
The first thing I did was to call the insurance agent to make sure all the policies were paid, including the liability umbrella.
By the way, I know of a case where non-DOT approved stainless steel brake lines factored heavily in a large jury award!
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06-04-2002, 08:14 PM
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stan
----- brake lines, not dot, resulted in an award. tell me more, before I return my car back to the status of a trailer queen.
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