Ok to put Hoosier RS304 rears with R6 Fronts?
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Just some advice, if you are not racing, you do not need Hoosiers. Period. I would get something else, Toyo RA1's, MPSC, anything but Hoosiers. They just don't make sense for DE's.
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Very true, I'm doing time trials so lap times do mean a lot to me. However I already have Dunlop SSR R-compound tires. I'm not sure 2 seconds is worth 1000 bucks right now.
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Originally Posted by George A
Just some advice, if you are not racing, you do not need Hoosiers. Period. I would get something else, Toyo RA1's, MPSC, anything but Hoosiers. They just don't make sense for DE's.
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Bull,
I really have this hatred of Hoosiers. I think they are too expensive for what you get. BUT, if you are racing, they are the unofficial PCA spec tire for the non GT classes. I could rant for hours about why I think they shouldn't even be considered a DOT R tire, but I won't. I like the MPSC for enduros, as I think they don't go away if pushed hard for over 30 minutes.
All that being said, I would never run a new set for a DE. I don't even know if they would make a whole weekend down here in the Texas heat. They just don't make sense unless you using the DE to setup your car and you want to run the tires you would be running in a race.
For DE's, I pretty much use anything that's black, round (hell, sometimes they aren't even round due to flat spots) and cheap. I usually get used slicks but am about to try a set of Toyo's. Hell, I'll even use normal street tires, it doesn't really bother me. Most of time, I'm just taking people for rides anyways. Actually, I can't remember the last DE session I did without a passenger.
So, you are right, it really depends on your goals. I guess I have no goals and don't really care about being "there" in DE's.
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I really have this hatred of Hoosiers. I think they are too expensive for what you get. BUT, if you are racing, they are the unofficial PCA spec tire for the non GT classes. I could rant for hours about why I think they shouldn't even be considered a DOT R tire, but I won't. I like the MPSC for enduros, as I think they don't go away if pushed hard for over 30 minutes.
All that being said, I would never run a new set for a DE. I don't even know if they would make a whole weekend down here in the Texas heat. They just don't make sense unless you using the DE to setup your car and you want to run the tires you would be running in a race.
For DE's, I pretty much use anything that's black, round (hell, sometimes they aren't even round due to flat spots) and cheap. I usually get used slicks but am about to try a set of Toyo's. Hell, I'll even use normal street tires, it doesn't really bother me. Most of time, I'm just taking people for rides anyways. Actually, I can't remember the last DE session I did without a passenger.
So, you are right, it really depends on your goals. I guess I have no goals and don't really care about being "there" in DE's.
George
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Originally Posted by George A
Bull,
I really have this hatred of Hoosiers. I think they are too expensive for what you get. BUT, if you are racing, they are the unofficial PCA spec tire for the non GT classes. I could rant for hours about why I think they shouldn't even be considered a DOT R tire, but I won't. I like the MPSC for enduros, as I think they don't go away if pushed hard for over 30 minutes.
All that being said, I would never run a new set for a DE. I don't even know if they would make a whole weekend down here in the Texas heat. They just don't make sense unless you using the DE to setup your car and you want to run the tires you would be running in a race.
For DE's, I pretty much use anything that's black, round (hell, sometimes they aren't even round due to flat spots) and cheap. I usually get used slicks but am about to try a set of Toyo's. Hell, I'll even use normal street tires, it doesn't really bother me. Most of time, I'm just taking people for rides anyways. Actually, I can't remember the last DE session I did without a passenger.
So, you are right, it really depends on your goals. I guess I have no goals and don't really care about being "there" in DE's.
George
I really have this hatred of Hoosiers. I think they are too expensive for what you get. BUT, if you are racing, they are the unofficial PCA spec tire for the non GT classes. I could rant for hours about why I think they shouldn't even be considered a DOT R tire, but I won't. I like the MPSC for enduros, as I think they don't go away if pushed hard for over 30 minutes.
All that being said, I would never run a new set for a DE. I don't even know if they would make a whole weekend down here in the Texas heat. They just don't make sense unless you using the DE to setup your car and you want to run the tires you would be running in a race.
For DE's, I pretty much use anything that's black, round (hell, sometimes they aren't even round due to flat spots) and cheap. I usually get used slicks but am about to try a set of Toyo's. Hell, I'll even use normal street tires, it doesn't really bother me. Most of time, I'm just taking people for rides anyways. Actually, I can't remember the last DE session I did without a passenger.
So, you are right, it really depends on your goals. I guess I have no goals and don't really care about being "there" in DE's.
George
I too have run MPSCs (3-4 years) and Corsas, prior to Hoosiers. My back-up tires are a new set of Corsas now.
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Bull,
Have you run the Hoosiers yet? I would really like to get some feedback from 993's that ran both the Hoosiers and MPSC's. I love the MPSC's for DE's, next to used slicks, I think they are the best bang for the buck. I know some have issues with their feedback (or lack of), but I liked them. I also want to see how long your Hoosiers last and if you think they are worth it for DE's. BTW, I also like the Corsas. I ran the PZero C's for a while and actually still have a set laying around (rotting).
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Have you run the Hoosiers yet? I would really like to get some feedback from 993's that ran both the Hoosiers and MPSC's. I love the MPSC's for DE's, next to used slicks, I think they are the best bang for the buck. I know some have issues with their feedback (or lack of), but I liked them. I also want to see how long your Hoosiers last and if you think they are worth it for DE's. BTW, I also like the Corsas. I ran the PZero C's for a while and actually still have a set laying around (rotting).
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Originally Posted by George A
Bull,
Have you run the Hoosiers yet? I would really like to get some feedback from 993's that ran both the Hoosiers and MPSC's. I love the MPSC's for DE's, next to used slicks, I think they are the best bang for the buck. I know some have issues with their feedback (or lack of), but I liked them. I also want to see how long your Hoosiers last and if you think they are worth it for DE's. BTW, I also like the Corsas. I ran the PZero C's for a while and actually still have a set laying around (rotting).
George
Have you run the Hoosiers yet? I would really like to get some feedback from 993's that ran both the Hoosiers and MPSC's. I love the MPSC's for DE's, next to used slicks, I think they are the best bang for the buck. I know some have issues with their feedback (or lack of), but I liked them. I also want to see how long your Hoosiers last and if you think they are worth it for DE's. BTW, I also like the Corsas. I ran the PZero C's for a while and actually still have a set laying around (rotting).
George
I agree that you can't go wrong with MPSCs...I love them for my car, with the Corsas a close second.
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Do you think the hoosiers will be faster than the MPSCs if you have to drive them to the track? Does anyone drive to the track with the hoosiers or do you all trailer?
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I trailer, but if I were to be driving to the track, I wouldn't do it regularly on Hoosiers. Hoosiers are a rather lightweight tire; try lifting an MPSC and a Hoosier and you will feel a significant difference. The Hoosier will not hold up to road hazards as well as the MPSC. Then there is the issue of rain....
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I've been running GACs on my GT3. Done 3 track weekend DEs with good results. Look to have at least one more wekend left. (Bought them from the discontinued list.)
I bought some 305 R3s from a local guy only to discover that I couldn't find any 245s for the front. Spoke with Hoosier, and they say it's OK to run R4s or R5s at the front, but do not recommend using any mix with R6s. The technology of the R6s is too different from the others, according to the guy with whom I spoke.
I bought some 305 R3s from a local guy only to discover that I couldn't find any 245s for the front. Spoke with Hoosier, and they say it's OK to run R4s or R5s at the front, but do not recommend using any mix with R6s. The technology of the R6s is too different from the others, according to the guy with whom I spoke.
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I've run the Hoosiers and MPSCs. A friend of mine who has a 993 did the same one day- we traded them back to back. IMO (and his) there was no contest- Hoosiers rule.
I must have more...new ones.
I must have more...new ones.
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Originally Posted by George from MD
I've run the Hoosiers and MPSCs. A friend of mine who has a 993 did the same one day- we traded them back to back. IMO (and his) there was no contest- Hoosiers rule.
I must have more...new ones.
I must have more...new ones.
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R6s...installed today!
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