Hoosier Wet-Direction?
01-28-2007, 06:48 PM
#1
Addict
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Thread Starter
Hoosier Wet-Direction?
Which direction do your run the Hoosier DOT wet tires? There is no sidewall indicators, but the thread looks very directional.
01-28-2007, 08:34 PM
#5
Hates Family Guy
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
From the Catalog
Of course they say "In most cases", so if the tread looks directional mount it the way you think it should go.
Tread should touch the ground when the wheel is on the car. If it doesn't you've done something wrong.
Originally Posted by Hoosier Catalog
MOUNTING GUIDELINES FOR TIRES WITHOUT DIRECTIONAL ARROWS
ROAD RACING TIRES:
(Includes catalog numbers beginning with 43, 44, 45, 46)
In most cases, Hoosier tires used in Road Race applications should be mounted with the serial code toward the center of the vehicle. Once a tire has been
run in the proper orientation it is acceptable to remount the tire in the opposite direction to even out the wear.
ROAD RACING TIRES:
(Includes catalog numbers beginning with 43, 44, 45, 46)
In most cases, Hoosier tires used in Road Race applications should be mounted with the serial code toward the center of the vehicle. Once a tire has been
run in the proper orientation it is acceptable to remount the tire in the opposite direction to even out the wear.
Tread should touch the ground when the wheel is on the car. If it doesn't you've done something wrong.
01-28-2007, 10:03 PM
#6
Cows-4-Rent
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Yes. points first but I swear I saw them mount them backwards in the 24. Can't remember the car but it was a shot w/the front left tire man ready w/the tire and it would have been backwards if they mounted it on that side.
01-28-2007, 11:44 PM
#7
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by John Veninger
Which direction do your run the Hoosier DOT wet tires? There is no sidewall indicators, but the thread looks very directional.
Trending Topics
01-29-2007, 12:50 AM
#9
Rennlist
Basic Site Sponsor
Basic Site Sponsor
I try to run mine in the direction that the track is going. That usually works best. 
__________________
Larry Herman
2016 Ford Transit Connect Titanium LWB
2018 Tesla Model 3 - Electricity can be fun!
Retired Club Racer & National PCA Instructor
Past Flames:
1994 RS America Club Racer
2004 GT3 Track Car
1984 911 Carrera Club Racer
1974 914/4 2.0 Track Car
CLICK HERE to see some of my ancient racing videos.
Larry Herman
2016 Ford Transit Connect Titanium LWB
2018 Tesla Model 3 - Electricity can be fun!
Retired Club Racer & National PCA Instructor
Past Flames:
1994 RS America Club Racer
2004 GT3 Track Car
1984 911 Carrera Club Racer
1974 914/4 2.0 Track Car
CLICK HERE to see some of my ancient racing videos.
01-29-2007, 07:10 AM
#11
Addict
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Thread Starter
I strongly recommend forward.
I might just stick with dry tires and skip this rain stuff!
01-29-2007, 02:35 PM
#12
Pro
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Tibet
Posts: 563
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by sweanders
IRL the direction of the pattern plays an insignificant role. The tire is moving to fast for the angle of the grooves to make a difference.
they wouldnt bother engineering the groves if it didnt matter somewhat!
