Originally posted by TimPotter
Not to get off topic here, but can some explain ( technically) why rubber tires are harder on carpet the foams. I would think it was the other way around, as Foams grip more.
Thanks
Hey Tim: Rubber tires are harder on carpet because they slide, and then GRAB the carpet, so when they do finally hook up they place a great side load on the carpet, and it peels fiber. I've seen it first hand, and I think it's fine that Scotty and others have not noticed increased wear due to this, but I've seen tracks host major events that have had HOLES worn in the sweeper from one weekend of major level carpet racing.
Maybe the brand new rubber backed carpet wears better against the onslaught of rubber tires.