pmcrespo

Combed through several old tire threads but could not find any "clear" impressions/opinions.

What is the experience for those that have used the Hoosier S80 Slick? I normally run the Pirelli DH so that is my benchmark. On my 225 rwhp, 2800 lbs 968....

After first heat cycle, DH vs S80:
-Which one comes up to temp faster?
-Which one is faster @ideal temps?
-Which one last longer?
-Which one starts falling off sooner?

Thanks in advance.

mark kibort

Ive used the 100 hoosier , with a little less stick than the used pirelli DH tires i got from WcGT
they are pretty consistent and have a very stiff side wall.
i dont know if that helps at all, but isuppose they are comparable from what ive heard. (the 80 vs the DH)

pmcrespo

Thanks Mark.

mikew968

I ran the 100's on my Cayman and loved them. Came up to speed very fast, very consistent and predictable. I got 7 HC on the first set. On the 2nd set I corded the fronts after 1 race. At that point I switched to take-off Pirelli DH and love them. I think they come up to speed slightly slower but last 15-20 HC and are still pretty fast at the end. I think the Hoosier is a softer compound than the PDH. The Hoosier also seemed to get greasy by the end of a race. This is my experience and I know others have had better longevity.

analogmike

Hoosiers are much faster at the start of the race when cold, even the 100. You should be able to pass a lot of cars on the 80s till the other guys get heat in their tires.

jrgordonsenior

I'm going to try a set in April at BW with NASA against the ST2 Corvettes all on A series Hoosiers. I tried a set many years ago back-to-back with Yokohama slicks and was within a tenth of the Yokes. They did last quite a bit longer (80'sf/100's rears) so I may try S80's all around this time....

g t

Sprint race or enduro?

(timely post Pablo, was looking for the exact same info. See you in April at the first event.)

pmcrespo

Thanks everyone.

Seems consensus is S80 and S100 come up faster and are faster initially. With S80 being the softest "quali" 3-lap compound. But PDHs are as fast or faster after they are up to temps. And last significantly longer.

philstireservice

And Michelin's are as fast as Pirelli's, if not faster, and last longer. Pretty sure they are less money too.

disasterman

+1 on the Michelin. Depending on your weight and set up you may be able to run the Medium (soft for the U.S.). The Pirelli lasted just as long for me but the Michelin was significantly quicker.

Set up is critical to making them last.