"Old" Hoosier R6's
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Burning Brakes
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"Old" Hoosier R6's
Sorry if this has been beaten to death....I have a set of R6's put into service in March of 08. They still look good, plenty of rubber & still pretty soft. Stored inside, off car, no air. Got a set of BFG R1's but they rub a little. I'm thinking about going back to the Hoosiers despite their age at a coming DE. Have approximately 8 DE weekends over the 2.5 years on the tires. Lost count of cycles. Lemming sold me a set of wheels for them that allow me to move them around to even wear. Is this a dumb move using them again?
Last edited by chrisc; 08-20-2010 at 07:25 PM.
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They are fine for DE driving if they have rubber on them. Just take it easy the first session. They might be cycled out - you'll know pretty quickly. But, ~64 HCs on the Hoo-Hoos? [8 weekends X 2 days/weekend X 4 sessions/day]?!? That's just crazy! I wish I could get 1/2 that...
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Obviously you're not going fast enough, if you can get that many heat cycles.
I'd burn 'em till they almost cord. That's what we do currently. We are currently running tires from late '08...
I'd burn 'em till they almost cord. That's what we do currently. We are currently running tires from late '08...
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Burning Brakes
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Lemming taught me the trick to use all the same size tires & wheels so I can do an old fashioned rotate. That maybe why they held up so well other than me being slo......
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anyone try some of the tire treatments? reviews/opinions?
http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pro...p?Product=3340
1+ on flipping the tires!
I run same size all around and can double the life...
I do mark the rotation and run them in the same direction but know others that run them backwards with NO adverse resutls...
http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pro...p?Product=3340
1+ on flipping the tires!
I run same size all around and can double the life...
I do mark the rotation and run them in the same direction but know others that run them backwards with NO adverse resutls...
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anyone try some of the tire treatments? reviews/opinions?
http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pro...p?Product=3340
http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pro...p?Product=3340
1/3 ATF, 1/3 acetone and 1/3 mineral spirits.
I did a final coating last night and wrapped them in cellophane. Hope they haven't melted by the time I get to TWS.
Will report back.
JP