I removed a set of RH-5's from my truck and scrapped them. They were in decent shape. The kicker came when Grigg cut a section out of one of them to use as a training aid. I have the two pieces that show just how little steel holds those two halves together -- even on a good set. And you can see just how little deterioration or simple misalignment it takes for them to fail.
The risk analysis is fairly simple and based on extensive data:
1. They are proven to be lethal
2. No professional tire place will touch them
3. They are even illegal to run in some states
It's not a question of *if* they will fail but *when.* And who will you kill when that *when* happens. Only yourself? That would be bad enough. But what if you take out someone else in your rush to save a couple of bucks or to prove the rest us us wrong or just a bunch of nervous nellies? And what if that someone you take out is my wife, daughter or grand daughter?
Running RH-5's doesn't pass a risk analysis. But more importantly, it's irresponsible. And we need to be better than that in this hobby. If you still want to engage in this hobby.
Don't we already have enough regulations?
You want to run an antique Big Bolt? Great. Welcome to the Big League. Now put your Big Boy pants on, break out the wallet and do the right thing.
Thanks,
John
