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This is a much more mellow and helpful place than many Forums on Facebook, but it is also a great resource like a library. Folks here are very willing to assist, and as Trackrats and Conekillers we have found this is the place to find what the current hot ticket is, and since info comes from all over you often get a tip here before your competitors do.

Good example would be that after 2 solid years of being the top dog at autocrosses, the Yoko A-052 may be seeing the return of the King --- the new Bridgerock RE71RS. TMO member DaveW tested both A052s and RE71RSs at the last Solo National Tour in Moultrie, Ga. and after the Friday practice he decided to go with the Bridgestones. He not only conquered CAMC, he took the overall win in the PAX index -----------hmmmm. Those are the kinds of items you find here, showing that 2023 may be seeing a change in what is the hot ticket. As a driver who ran Yokes back in the 80s, and happened to get a compound change for Nationals , it is well known that tire wars just breed more competition and design. Nice to get early info for track and autocross and TMO has plenty of serious folks who share this info. We may be competitive, but we want our fellow Mustang drivers to have an edge over those guys with Bowties, etc.
 
Tire Rack will usually have the most and freshest Competition and High Performance Rubber and they can direct you to one of their approved Installers. In fact they can send your tires to said Installer so you won't have to hassle with them. This can be a Dealership, a Garage, a Tire Company, and, of course , Discount Tire.

A great resource is Luke Pavlik ( ext #4362 ), long time friend and employee there, who is also an addicted Trackrat. He can give you very current views and help you pick what is best for your vehicle. Tell him to note you linked up from TMO!!!
 
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Virtually all the same ads are available on Tire Rack and even some gumball rubber is on special!!
Probably right. I'm just forwarding along the deal alerts I get from Discount Tire. Always a good idea to check Tire Rack and Discount Tire at the same time when you're ready to pull the trigger to see if there are any differences that apply to your what you're looking for.
 
Since both are site sponsors it usually works well, the key is though Discount Tire owns Tire Rack now, they have left the Rack as their key " Performance Geared Tire Company." so it is more likely to focus on what TMO members are looking for . The programs seem to mirror each other , which makes plenty of sense.
 
Since both are site sponsors it usually works well, the key is though Discount Tire owns Tire Rack now, they have left the Rack as their key " Performance Geared Tire Company." so it is more likely to focus on what TMO members are looking for . The programs seem to mirror each other , which makes plenty of sense.
True, I just want the members to keep in mind that if they are planning to buy tires for their other cars, or their tow rig, they can also click on these links and have a few pennies get kicked back to go towards the forum operations and development. Doesn't have to just be race tires. And no pressure, just be aware that the option is there if you care to help out.
 
Good info and I know I got a set of tires for my previous truck from the link a few years back. I also used it for some new Bridgerock RE71RSs not long ago ---- there was a deal then too! Nice to have a Forum that keeps us all up on deals that keep the cost of Tracktime or Autocross Cone Killing down a little!
 

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