Originally posted by ChadK
Mike how long has it been since you have run foam tires? This is the problen with this debate most people do not run both and they like what they run so they speak without first hand knowledge. This discusion comes up every spring and fall when people move from indoors to outdoors. The fact is racing is racing both types of tires have there issues. Just enjoy racing.
I actually find no issues running foams. The tire diameter issue is a virtually a non-point as a larger sidewall is generally preferable for asphalt racing, as it provides a bit more side bite. I have run foams, on an EXTREMELY abrasive surface, and have gotten more runs out of them in STOCK, then the 19t rubber guys could get out of CS27's. The best part is the stock guys were FASTER than the 19t guys after they switched to rubber tires.
Rubber tires are for buggies, trucks, and playing in the cul-de-sac.