Hi!
I have been using a guy named John Berget for several years now for
used/take-off tires. He sells all kinds of tires for all race applications,
from Goodyears to Hoosiers to the 8 1/2" Yoko cantilevered slicks I used to use
to the minimally DOT-approved A008's and the BFGoodrich Comp TA R1's I just got
from him for vintage racing. I pay about $35-40 per tire for 3/4 tread or
better (and it has always been better so far -- every tire I have gotten from
him so far shows VERY little use) and he has always thrown in a spare, or in the
BFG's case, TWO spares, for free. He advertises in the back of the SCCA
Sportscar magazine, and is very knowledgeable. His number is 262/740-0180, and
if you call, please tell him I sent you. He likes to know where his business
comes from.
As for race tires for vintage, you can use several different kinds. The brand I
have seen most is Hoosier, but Yokohama, BFG, and Blue Streak are all also
valid. I think I heard the Blue Streaks may be harder than the rest -- I
haven't heard much about them. I'm sure it also may change from sanctioning
body to sanctioning body as well as to what you can and can't run.
I hope this helps!
Keep Triumphing,
Susan :)
Bob Davis wrote:
> I am running vintage races only. What are my alternatives to Hoosier Vintage
> TD 5.50-15 tires?
>
> Who has the best prices on tires?
>
> thxx, Butch Davis
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