It's those raised white letters that cause me concern :-O
Jay so sagely stated:
> OK, you heard it here first. Roger is proposing yet another
> "alphabet soup" class, STD. This time, let's all learn from past
> mistakes and get the rubber issue out of the way in advance. The
> way I see it, we have the following options:
>
> 1. "True street rubber." Also known as "raincoats." Known for
> durability more than for grip or feel, this might be the least
> expensive approach. There is also the possibility for some
> interesting "tread designs." But how would we prevent mfrs. from
> making "ringers" that have more grip and sensitivity?
>
> 2. "Street-legal" rubber. While they carry the CDC "approval," we
> all know that they cost a lot more and just don't last as long as
> the "real street" variety. Upside is higher grip and better feel,
> which can make for a quicker performance.
>
> 3. Slicks. Sky's-the-limit, no-holds-barred rubber. Grip is
> astonishing, feel is second to none, useful life is shortest.
> These will yield the fastest times, but we'll then have to
> decided if we want to allow cantilevered versions, which would
> make fitting critical.
>
>
> Lessee a show of hands on this one. No, that's not what I meant.
> I meant, insert your opinion here.
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