was looking at a set of tires today for street tire class, up here we have some really soft compound ice radials. was looking at some 265-75 r-15s approx 30.5 inches high 8 inch tread width with lots of what are called traction sipes cut into them, supposed to be killer on ice. Having now experienced the ugly lack of traction with harder compound tires on a vht treated track i was eyballing these as a alternative .
These tire are not really reccomended for extended use on dry pavement as they wear out at a alarming rate, the tire shop i was speaking to has never had anyone use them at a track before, but do admit they have very good dry pavement stickyness as are desingned to be soft in the winter cold.
I might be able to get a really good end of the season deal on them.
any thoughts from the racers out there that are running street tires on their cars .