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Offline cdoublejj

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On the REALLY high speed runs why don't the tires explode?
« on: April 28, 2014, 06:15:07 PM »
On the REALLY high speed runs why don't the tires explode? There are guys who have hit 300+ and 400+ MPH, why don't their tires explode?
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Offline bbarn

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« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2014, 06:49:50 PM »
Is this a trick question? I'll answer it as though it isn't. The tires don't explode on high speed passes because they are rated for those speeds.
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Re: On the REALLY high speed runs why don't the tires explode?
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2014, 08:16:16 PM »
Street tires would fail at far lower speeds than that. The SCTA has strict regulations concerning which tires must be used at above certain speeds. At the speeds you mentioned, the tires are specially designed & built to withstand these really high speeds.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ
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Re: On the REALLY high speed runs why don't the tires explode?
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2014, 09:55:53 PM »
Because the tire belt is stronger than the centrifugal "fat belly" trying to breakout  :-D
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Re: On the REALLY high speed runs why don't the tires explode?
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2014, 10:51:01 PM »
The cord structure offers a much greater resistance to centrifugal force than that of a standard tire and there is virtually no rubber on the tread area so that the tread can resist the force.

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Re: On the REALLY high speed runs why don't the tires explode?
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2014, 12:17:31 AM »
Quote from: manta22 on April 28, 2014, 08:16:16 PM
Street tires would fail at far lower speeds than that. The SCTA has strict regulations concerning which tires must be used at above certain speeds. At the speeds you mentioned, the tires are specially designed & built to withstand these really high speeds.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

how do the people ho build these means get a hold of these tires?
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Re: On the REALLY high speed runs why don't the tires explode?
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2014, 12:54:32 AM »
Buy them from Goodyear.
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Re: On the REALLY high speed runs why don't the tires explode?
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2014, 02:56:49 AM »
you just up and contact good year and say i need special tires that co do this or handle this speed?
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Re: On the REALLY high speed runs why don't the tires explode?
« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2014, 03:09:02 AM »
M/T and Goodyear manufacture tyres for speeds in excess of 450.
Maybe not in all sizes but 18 x 6 (M/T) and 15 x 4.5(Goodyear).
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Re: On the REALLY high speed runs why don't the tires explode?
« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2014, 09:07:47 AM »
   I just ordered a pair of 30.0X9.0-18 's from Mickey Thompson. Rated at 560 mph. [About $3/mph] You have to call them direct and they will put you in contact with "The Man". After you sign a release form you can place an order. Actually works pretty smooth, but may take a little time so don't wait until the last minute.
  Doug  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Re: On the REALLY high speed runs why don't the tires explode?
« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2014, 07:15:39 PM »
i'm gonna assume a several thousand American dollars per tire?
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Re: On the REALLY high speed runs why don't the tires explode?
« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2014, 07:39:25 PM »
Quote from: cdoublejj on April 29, 2014, 07:15:39 PM
i'm gonna assume a several thousand American dollars per tire?

Quote from: Buickguy3 on April 29, 2014, 09:07:47 AM
  Rated at 560 mph. [About $3/mph]

 :-D

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Re: On the REALLY high speed runs why don't the tires explode?
« Reply #12 on: April 29, 2014, 09:48:35 PM »
    I can e-mail the catalog section to anybody who wants to read it. I can't print it here because of it's size. It gives the specs and ratings.     Doug  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Re: On the REALLY high speed runs why don't the tires explode?
« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2014, 10:14:51 PM »
Quote from: Buickguy3 on April 29, 2014, 09:07:47 AM
   I just ordered a pair of 30.0X9.0-18 's from Mickey Thompson. Rated at 560 mph. [About $3/mph] You have to call them direct and they will put you in contact with "The Man". After you sign a release form you can place an order. Actually works pretty smooth, but may take a little time so don't wait until the last minute.
  Doug  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Not this guy Doug?. :-D :-D :-D :-D
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Offline cdoublejj

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Re: On the REALLY high speed runs why don't the tires explode?
« Reply #14 on: April 30, 2014, 02:20:39 AM »
they have a catalouge? though i highly doubt it has the size i'm looking for.
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