C2 Flight Scoring when Spare is Different Brand than Mounted Set

[Frederick H.]

The Judging Manual states the spare tire is judged separately (still must meet same requirements as for the mounted set). That said, has anyone been dinged for having a spare that is a different brand than the mounted set?

Thanks in Advance.

Fred

[Don H.]

Re: C2 Flight Scoring when Spare is Different Brand than Mounted Set

If I remember correctly, if it is a real original spare it does not have to match the tires on the car (fairly recent change).

[Frederick H.]

Re: C2 Flight Scoring when Spare is Different Brand than Mounted Set

Thanks Don. I didn't see any mention of that but maybe it's in the new Manual? Anyway, thanks for the update and yes, it is an original US Royal Safety 800 spare, no DOT markings.

[Gary B.]

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The spare does not need to match the four road tires.

Gary

[Joseph S.]

Re: C2 Flight Scoring when Spare is Different Brand than Mounted Set

You are correct Don! If the spare is a reproduction DOT tire it must match the 4 road tires. If the spare is an original tire it just has to meet the judging criteria for the model year.

Regards, Joe

[Gary B.]

[Frederick H.]

Re: C2 Flight Scoring when Spare is Different Brand than Mounted Set

Thanks Gary - I have the 7th edition Judging Manual and 8th edition Judging Reference manual which may explain why I didn't find the info.

Fred

[Gary B.]

Re: C2 Flight Scoring when Spare is Different Brand than Mounted Set

[Don H.]

Re: C2 Flight Scoring when Spare is Different Brand than Mounted Set

Example A above, 10% deduct for 4 = 2
Example B above, 10% deduct for 5 = 3

[Harry S.]

Re: C2 Flight Scoring when Spare is Different Brand than Mounted Set

Joe,

Maybe an example situation would help me. What would the deduction be for having:

A) 4 reproduction OEM brand tires that only differ from original by having the DOT, plus a 100% correct, original, not-DOT spare, but that doesn’t match the road tires

vs.

B) 5 matching, reproduction OEM brand tires that only differ from original by having the DOT

Gary

1) 4 DOT on the car and one DOT spare = 3 point deduction
2) 4 DOT on the car and one non-DOT spare = 2 point deduction. Could be a condition hit if the spare is worn.

Assumption, all tire match type, model and size for model year.

[Gary B.]

Re: C2 Flight Scoring when Spare is Different Brand than Mounted Set

Thanks guys. I understand now.

Gary

[Frederick H.]

Re: C2 Flight Scoring when Spare is Different Brand than Mounted Set

Thanks all - now I don't have to sell the DOT repro Firestone Deluxe Champoins!

[Joseph S.]

Re: C2 Flight Scoring when Spare is Different Brand than Mounted Set

The JRM is exactly what I referenced.

If they are all DOT reproduction tires they ALL must match including the spare.

If the Spare is an original non DOT tire, it only has to match the particular year's acceptable tires. The spare does not have to match the road tires if it is original and the road tires are DOT reproductions.

Regards,

[Joseph S.]

Re: C2 Flight Scoring when Spare is Different Brand than Mounted Set

Exactly what Don Said.

Standard Deduct of 3 points for the Example B.
We give back a point for having an original Spare as Example A so 2 points.

[Gary B.]