[Major_Lee_Slow]

With permission from Trackbird, I am starting this thread to get feedback from you guys on a set of Tire Blankets that I've been developing.

I have completed my final prototype of the large size so I am just about to get ready to kick off production. But before I do so I want to know if people would actually be interested in buying them. The price for the production blankets will be $159.00 for a set of 4. More information, like sizes, insulation test results and pictures can be found in the survey on my website. Please take the time to review this information and then complete the short survey (Note, I am not savvy enough to actually make an online survey, so if you could email me your results at the address at the bottom of the survey I'd really appreciate it).

MLS Motor Racing Tire Blanket Survey

You can also post any and all questions in this thread because I am sure lots of people will have similar questions.


Thank you all for your help!

Eric

This post has been edited by Major_Lee_Slow: Oct 23 2008, 07:08 PM

[Major_Lee_Slow]

Squarnett, no problem with the formatting, I have to manually sort tire sizes anyway.

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I love the idea of the "pack size" for sto-ability. I'll think that's the best way. good idea!!!!

You have a valid concern, and one that if addressed properly could be a good marketing point. From what I've seen of the mylar covers vs my design I know I am heads and tails better with the durability. The question is, what kind of test can I perform to prove this. I've not seen a standardized tire blanket durability test. LOL!

An out right strength test probably wouldn't be applicable because nobody is going to put the full force of their body into them when it comes to putting them on and off. Think about trying to tear a back pack in half. That sure isn't easy.

Maybe number of "on the car/off the car" cycles until failure would be more applicable. But that could and probably would take forever. But then there is the abuse of just throwing them on the ground to run out for the next run and maybe the guy next to you runs them over. How do I duplicate that? Maybe I could run a set over and see what happens. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I'm going to have to thin about this.

Marka, I'd luv to sell these for $50.00 per set, but the hard truth is that there is more than $50.00 in material in these things. Think about just how big a tire is....

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But then there is the abuse of just throwing them on the ground to run out for the next run and maybe the guy next to you runs them over.

Even the extra weight may be a selling point. Do they stay put when you drop them on the ground on a breezy day? The one I have need to be stacked and ballasted to keep them from blowing away.