R compound sizing: 996 C4S/Turbo
08-24-2004, 12:41 PM
#16
Three Wheelin'
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 1,620
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Jeff,
I know about the GFCP, I've been know to hit it once in a while. Not to go on a tangent, but why do people like Hoosiers so much? I really think they are classified wrong by most organizations. I have no idea what makes them R-compound qualified. When I think of R-compound, I think of a street tire with groves and steel belts that can actually be driven on the street safely (not in the rain). The Hoosiers have more in common with slicks than with other R-compound tires. Now, as a slick, they rate at the bottom of the scale. I'm not sure how/why/who they paid off to get classified as an R-compound.
Ok, back on topic, if you really want to go fast, use slicks. I've been using them for a while and can't have fun without them. I'm not sure how much they would help at TWS, but I know that at MSR they make a significant difference.
George
I know about the GFCP, I've been know to hit it once in a while. Not to go on a tangent, but why do people like Hoosiers so much? I really think they are classified wrong by most organizations. I have no idea what makes them R-compound qualified. When I think of R-compound, I think of a street tire with groves and steel belts that can actually be driven on the street safely (not in the rain). The Hoosiers have more in common with slicks than with other R-compound tires. Now, as a slick, they rate at the bottom of the scale. I'm not sure how/why/who they paid off to get classified as an R-compound.
Ok, back on topic, if you really want to go fast, use slicks. I've been using them for a while and can't have fun without them. I'm not sure how much they would help at TWS, but I know that at MSR they make a significant difference.
George
08-24-2004, 04:42 PM
#17
Darth Cup
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 824
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyone running Hoosiers in 245/35 - 305/30? Does this mess with the ABS?
Originally Posted by JimB
In Hoosiers you can use either 245/35-285/30 or 245/40-305/30.
