Non-DOT rear tires and DOT front tires....
08-16-2008, 11:15 AM
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Burning Brakes
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Non-DOT rear tires and DOT front tires....
I was able to pick up some non-DOT Dunlop scrubs marked "For Competition Use Only" made in England. I cannot run them in the front anymore due to the bigger hats and was wondering if anyone has run a non-DOT tire along with a a DOT tire such as a Hoosier R6 or Goodyear GSCS and had no handling/safety issues running different types of tires?
I know alot of people that run different mixes of brands, such as a Hoosier/Goodyear) mix front/rear, but what about different types of tires?
I would be running the non-DOT 315's in the rear and DOT 295's in the front.
TIA
I know alot of people that run different mixes of brands, such as a Hoosier/Goodyear) mix front/rear, but what about different types of tires?
I would be running the non-DOT 315's in the rear and DOT 295's in the front.
TIA
08-16-2008, 12:01 PM
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As long as the stickier tire is in the rear you will be OK. You may have a little more understeer than normal but you can easily compensate for that. Several years ago when my tire budget was tight I ran GY slicks on the rear and Michelin PS2 235/35/17s on the front. The Michelins actually did pretty good and handling wasn't a problem.
Bill
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08-17-2008, 07:20 PM
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As long as the stickier tire is in the rear you will be OK. You may have a little more understeer than normal but you can easily compensate for that. Several years ago when my tire budget was tight I ran GY slicks on the rear and Michelin PS2 235/35/17s on the front. The Michelins actually did pretty good and handling wasn't a problem.
Bill
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i run racing tires rear and dot tires front on street 
works excellent and pretty good at track too 
love the squealing front tire sound! everyone thinks your going really fast!
08-18-2008, 02:17 PM
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