How fast do Hoosiers go off?
06-05-2007, 05:09 PM
#16
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Originally Posted by Slantnose!
I've found you need to scrub them in first and then let them sit longer than overnight, closer to 24 hours.
Even adding an extra 4 psi or so and doing some figures eights in front of the
Even adding an extra 4 psi or so and doing some figures eights in front of the
06-05-2007, 05:15 PM
#17
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Although I'm no expert I have used Hossiers solely for 4 years and the R6'S have lasted the longest. I have 2 sets with close to 12 heat cycles on them and the grip is still good. Certainly not what it was after the first cycle but not a huge drop off like R4's and 5's. Colder starting temps are a must with the R6's with a goal of high 30's when hot. Uniform tire temps are experienced with all 4 with my current suspension set up which may be adding to the longevity.
06-05-2007, 05:18 PM
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At least 8-10 heat cycles unless those are done on a dyno. A dyno kills Hoosiers.....
I'll say this, the best way to get the most out of them is to scuff them, bleed some air and put them away for 24-48 hours. I have found that it's all about the initial scuff.
I'll say this, the best way to get the most out of them is to scuff them, bleed some air and put them away for 24-48 hours. I have found that it's all about the initial scuff.
06-05-2007, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Bull
TD, I'm sure you are talking about R6s, which i find drop off a little after 6-8 heat cycles, but rememain consistent after that for quite a while. My experience with R6s is that they do what you describe when they get the least bit above 37-38 psi. I target 35-36psi.
VR, are you talking about R6s, or older Hoosiers? Most people I run with find that the new R6s last much longer than the older Hosiers.
VR, are you talking about R6s, or older Hoosiers? Most people I run with find that the new R6s last much longer than the older Hosiers.
06-05-2007, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
Older ones. I have zero seat time with R6's.
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06-05-2007, 05:31 PM
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so i have heard
06-05-2007, 05:36 PM
#24
I will say that they are extremely predictable. They feel more like street tires in that regard, or maybe I am just so used to them now that I have forgotten what it is like to drive street tires in a DE.
06-05-2007, 06:34 PM
#26
Three Wheelin'
Hoosiers are definitely fastest the first 3-4 heat cycles. As for the experiences in Sprint # 2, I have a feeling it had to do more with the track, temp and tire pressues. I had the same feeling that there was not as much grip during the second race. I think it was just the higher temps led to higher pressures and the car not gripping as well. I can feel a noticable difference in traction with only 2-3 psi high in the rear tires. I ended up 4-5 psi high at the end of the second sprint race after dropping 1 psi from the tires after the morning to prep for hotter temps in the PM. This was reflected in my times which were a 2-3 seconds slower per lap in the PM race.
06-05-2007, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by George A
Hey, you can try them on my car.
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Wow, that is very nice of you, mang. When?
06-05-2007, 06:44 PM
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Todd, overall the times were off in #2 compared to the first sprint. I found it more difficult to put down a good time in the second sprint. My times were off 1-2 seconds. My pressures were good, just didn't seem like I had the same grip.
06-05-2007, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Ed Newman
Hoosiers are definitely fastest the first 3-4 heat cycles. As for the experiences in Sprint # 2, I have a feeling it had to do more with the track, temp and tire pressues. I had the same feeling that there was not as much grip during the second race. I think it was just the higher temps led to higher pressures and the car not gripping as well. I can feel a noticable difference in traction with only 2-3 psi high in the rear tires. I ended up 4-5 psi high at the end of the second sprint race after dropping 1 psi from the tires after the morning to prep for hotter temps in the PM. This was reflected in my times which were a 2-3 seconds slower per lap in the PM race.
06-05-2007, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
Wow, that is very nice of you, mang. When?