Full slick rain tires in non-Prepared classes

[kfoote]

I agree that it is legal to run a DOT-R wet tire like the Hoosier Wet in any class (I've done this before and will likely run it again). The real reason I threw this question out there is that it's much easier and cheaper to get slick scrubs from racing teams. For instance, JPJP from the bimmerforum will sell take off Conti full-wet slicks for $400 shipped. No one seems to sell used DOT-R wet tires in any sort of condition worth paying for. And while I understand concerns about running a full slick in a non-prepared car in the dry, the issues with the suspension/body roll/McPherson strut mid-corner camber changes/etc. really don't come into play with wet track g-forces of well under 1.0, even in the damp.

I'd recommend submitting a rules change proposal to make the Grand-Am Continental Wet tire legal to run in all classes. They are identical to the Hoosier H20 DOT rain tire except for the label on the side and the DOT compliance, and there's already an exception for the dry tires. The only advantage they provide is cost if purchased used.