Tires are a big deal when it comes to safety for motorcycles over 200 MPH, I want get into the tire quest issues I've been thru the past several months, But one thing is for sure, I will not personally run any tire that the manufacturer wouldn't certify for the speed I plan to run.
So what's happening, is folks are running under rated tires, some brands have proven to hold up, others have had problems, and then there is others that nobody knows yet. All and all the truth is motorcycle tires over 200 MPH is a shot in the dark as to which is best, or even safe for that matter. I don't know of any brand or part number that have been laboratory tested and certified speed rated for any speed over 200.
I do know this, I'd sure fill like hell if I was the guy that forced someone to run a particular tire brand and/or part number and later find out that they got hurt on account of a tire failure.
I agree that tech inspection has to be consistent for everyone, but this tire issue needs to leave a little wiggle room for the racers own judgement and research as to what tire will work for their bike. I know there are some folks that will do stupid things ( can't fix stupid ), but others have done their research and made reasoned decisions on tire choice. If need be maybe they should have to back up that choice with documentation, and if that's the case, I wouldn't force them to run another tire. There used to be a thing call "personal responsibility" for your own actions.
Another thing, I rather outrun my competitor on the track, and if it came right down to it, I'd loan him the tires off my bike before I'd let him get "DQed" in tech. That's just me; I have to look at that trophy on the mantel.
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