I don't know the specs on the tires - but I do remember them being all shredded. George had made the down run and qualified, so all hands (including Dan) pitched in to get the car ready for the return run. I don't know if the team switched to a new tire size/style after that. The photo was from '09, I think, and I don't remember (either) if Nate Jones was part of the team in attendance then -- but he has been for the last two years. Tire problems haven't surfaced in that time, either.