944hal

Going to try a set of Hankook Ventus R compounds my next trip to the track. I know some of you guys have run them from past threads. What tire pressure do you usually run hot? About how many pounds PSI increase from cold to hot? I usually allow about 7 lbs with the Hoosier R6. The Hankooks are going on an SP3 944T.

Any other comment on what to expect appreciated.

Thanks

Veloce Raptor

Not sure your alignment settings, weight, etc...but try 25 cold F 23 cold R to start...

uscarrera

I have run Hankooks on my 3300 lb 993 for about a year, after some experimenting I ended up running same hot pressures as I did with the Hoosiers R6s,
Rich

Racerrob

On an SP2 car, I look for 38-42 hot.

xupkid2

On my 2,975 pd (with driver) 944 Turbo Cup I start about 7-8 pds low and like them at 36-37psi hot. Tried higher pressures and not as stable and worse tires wear. I run -3deg camber with 1/8" total toe at Sebring.

007DT

+1

944hal

Bingo. We are about the same weight, same camber and toe. It's what I run at Roebling. Back off the right side about a half a degree at Road Atlanta. PSI is about where I ran the R6 Hoosiers, maybe a pound lower. Appreciate all the response. Gives me a great starting point.

I intend to track heat cycles. I find the Hoosier R6 gives up at around 12 to 14. Any feed back on the Hankook. Be glad to share my set up data, heat profiles, etc.

chas911

Did a recent Hankook tire test at Road Atlanta, ran the rear pressures from 35-41, quickest lap time and best feel was 34-35 front, 36-37 rear.
Charlie

paradisenb

Hal, did you just buy those tires? Tire Rack says May delivery. Another Rlestr said he ran them last year and liked them, but they were not available until July. I want to try them this year as soon as they are available.

Veloce Raptor

+1. This is where mine end up when I start them where I suggested above.

xupkid2

Check with Frisby Tire at Blackhawk Farms Raceway. Eric, the owner, always seems to have the Hankooks when Tire Rack is out. He is a great guy to deal with.

944hal

Randy,
Just got them last week. I think I remember some of the sizes not available for the 17s. I'm running 16's at Roebling.

Sounds like a good starting point, thanks

philstireservice

23-25 is way too low to start.

Veloce Raptor

Depends on the weight of the car. Sure works great on mine.

Eric_Oz_S2

31-32 cold, 38 hot works best for me.