Now that Goodyear has acquired Cooper Tires along with Mickey Thompson Tires, what will this mean for the future of M/T drag slicks?
February 23, 2021, 08:21 AM
Mike Rietow
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Originally posted by Joe C: Now that Goodyear has acquired Cooper Tires along with Mickey Thompson Tires, what will this mean for the future of M/T drag slicks?
Means Goodyear got their drag racing slick tire technicians back.
February 23, 2021, 08:24 AM
TD3550
"If you can't beat them. just "Buy" them. Just like Amazon. Market share.....
February 23, 2021, 08:37 AM
Mike Rietow
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Originally posted by TD3550: "If you can't beat them. just "Buy" them. Just like Amazon. Market share.....
Free money zero percent interest loans, why not?
Zombie company's, robbing Peter to pay Paul.
Debt, the new wealthy. It's a ticking time bomb, unsustainable system of free money created out of thin air.
Goodyear was already losing money on every tire it sold. Fact
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February 23, 2021, 09:04 AM
"The Bender"
That the "M/T" will be in yellow letters?
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February 23, 2021, 09:11 AM
NC3x58
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Originally posted by "The Bender": That the "M/T" will be in yellow letters?
I wipe off the letters anyways.. So let'em change the color
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1971 Camaro Split Bumper 376ci LS3
February 23, 2021, 09:21 AM
67TSCHEVY2
better buy them old m/t,s up as crappy as the gyears are lololol
February 23, 2021, 09:28 AM
Bucky
Something I noticed on many of the comp eliminator cars is.....GY's. Wonder why the popularity there?
Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
February 23, 2021, 09:34 AM
jenavet
this is not good!! goodyear quality is horrendous!!!! we got a plant down the street and the quality control folks tell me just horror stories how the company cuts corners
February 23, 2021, 09:43 AM
CURTIS REED
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Originally posted by Bucky: Something I noticed on many of the comp eliminator cars is.....GY's. Wonder why the popularity there?
I have wondered that also. Could be the giant roll out killing ET. I really don't know. Are they faster or just faster because you don't shake and if you can run GY without shaking they are faster?
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February 23, 2021, 10:35 AM
Canted Valve
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That the "M/T" will be in yellow letters?
I remember when that stroke of genius took place with the installation of a new CEO at GY (visible confirmation of "improvement"). Hated it then, still hate it today.
Illegitimi non carborundum
February 23, 2021, 11:07 AM
CURTIS REED
I like the yellow.
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February 23, 2021, 11:14 AM
BP758
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Originally posted by TD3550: "If you can't beat them. just "Buy" them. Just like Amazon. Market share.....
Bingo TD! Say good bye to cooper too.. like so many other High performance purchases.
Comp high hp cars thrive on wheel speed, easier with a non aggressive Goodyear or old Goodyear’s..But some Comp guys like David Rampy figured out how to make a Hoosier fast! This message has been edited. Last edited by: BP758,
Raceless in California!
February 23, 2021, 12:33 PM
Bucky
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Originally posted by CURTIS REED:
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Originally posted by Bucky: Something I noticed on many of the comp eliminator cars is.....GY's. Wonder why the popularity there?
I have wondered that also. Could be the giant roll out killing ET. I really don't know. Are they faster or just faster because you don't shake and if you can run GY without shaking they are faster?
Well, and the tires seem to be quite small compared to bracket tires. It's funny, I never had an issue with my 12.0" tires. But ohh I'm going faster and I need a bigger tire to be safe and consistent.....LOL. See how that worked out.
Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
February 23, 2021, 12:52 PM
Steve VanderSloot
Price of MT's about to go up!
February 23, 2021, 01:44 PM
CURTIS REED
I'm just wondering if everyone who said no more Goodyears in this thread are giving up your MTs? LOL
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