Kaysen
09-25-2005, 11:39 PM
I have been thinking about doing some play/exhibition flattracking on our 250R's (ATC and TRX). I have asked around all the late-80's racers in this area and all said either get some Ohtsu R903H (yeah right... at the local dealership) or groove some lawnmower/golf cart tires.
Most said the grooved tires were as good as the more expensive options for this area's tracks: everything from 3/8 mile clay ovals to indoor barrel racing. All said they had different groove patterns for each tire: Turf Saver, Turf Tamer, mower tires, cart tires etc...
Does anyone remember some of these patterns? I found a set of the original tires a local racer cut on, but they are of questionable design. Another local racer said he would spin the tires on pavement until the tread was gone and then cut a Ohtsu-style pattern into the rubber... Any ideas?
Most said the grooved tires were as good as the more expensive options for this area's tracks: everything from 3/8 mile clay ovals to indoor barrel racing. All said they had different groove patterns for each tire: Turf Saver, Turf Tamer, mower tires, cart tires etc...
Does anyone remember some of these patterns? I found a set of the original tires a local racer cut on, but they are of questionable design. Another local racer said he would spin the tires on pavement until the tread was gone and then cut a Ohtsu-style pattern into the rubber... Any ideas?