Who runs Hoosier 225/50-16 DR's?
11-28-2009, 10:41 AM
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Who runs Hoosier 225/50-16 DR's?
I'm looking for reviews from those who run this tire. (hoosier#17320)
What 60' times have you achieved?
From what info I have been reading, I understand this is a "cheater slick". Is this correct?
Does the sidewall wrinkle like a traditional bias slick?
Thanks for any info. -Dan
What 60' times have you achieved?
From what info I have been reading, I understand this is a "cheater slick". Is this correct?
Does the sidewall wrinkle like a traditional bias slick?
Thanks for any info. -Dan
11-30-2009, 09:00 PM
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I really like these all my buddies run them on there F- bodies and they hook pretty well, I ran them on the street and they worked very well. If I find my old slips I could show you I was getting 2.1 2.0 60' and that was launching at 4k. but I have heard on FWD that you do need a full slick to get good traction
12-01-2009, 10:21 AM
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I ran those Hoosiers for a bit, they are no where near a real drag slick for performance, the sidewall is quite a bit stiffer.
I have OTTP rotated mounts, and one launch I took off too hard and I got wicked wheel hop.
Just grind your calipers down a bit and run 15" slicks.
I am running 24.5 x 8.5 x 15 M&H Racemasters now and they are soo much better.
Even on a really cold night with no prep I still managed one 1.828 60ft launch on them.
I would just go straight to a 15" slick if I were you.
Kevin
I have OTTP rotated mounts, and one launch I took off too hard and I got wicked wheel hop.
Just grind your calipers down a bit and run 15" slicks.
I am running 24.5 x 8.5 x 15 M&H Racemasters now and they are soo much better.
Even on a really cold night with no prep I still managed one 1.828 60ft launch on them.
I would just go straight to a 15" slick if I were you.
Kevin
12-01-2009, 11:14 AM
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I ran those Hoosiers for a bit, they are no where near a real drag slick for performance, the sidewall is quite a bit stiffer.
I have OTTP rotated mounts, and one launch I took off too hard and I got wicked wheel hop.
Just grind your calipers down a bit and run 15" slicks.
I am running 24.5 x 8.5 x 15 M&H Racemasters now and they are soo much better.
Even on a really cold night with no prep I still managed one 1.828 60ft launch on them.
I would just go straight to a 15" slick if I were you.
Kevin
I have OTTP rotated mounts, and one launch I took off too hard and I got wicked wheel hop.
Just grind your calipers down a bit and run 15" slicks.
I am running 24.5 x 8.5 x 15 M&H Racemasters now and they are soo much better.
Even on a really cold night with no prep I still managed one 1.828 60ft launch on them.
I would just go straight to a 15" slick if I were you.
Kevin
How much grinding is involved with your setup? Which rims did you go with?
12-01-2009, 12:04 PM
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Went with these cheap wheels:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
You don't have to grind a lot of material off, but it takes awhile because the caliper metal is pretty hard.
Kevin
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
You don't have to grind a lot of material off, but it takes awhile because the caliper metal is pretty hard.
Kevin
12-10-2009, 06:30 AM
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Kevin, you are running an 8.5" slick on a 6.5" wheel? How is that working for you? JW cuz I am shopping for wheels for some slicks. I am looking to go 15", but can't find something wide enough (would prefer 8" wheels).
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A wider wheel would give you a better footprint, but the slicks worked pretty well even on a 6.5" wheel.
1.828 60 ft on a 38f night with no track prep.
And on a really warm day with good prep on the one pass I got at a 5k launch it bogged the motor down to 1900 rpm.
Kevin
1.828 60 ft on a 38f night with no track prep.
And on a really warm day with good prep on the one pass I got at a 5k launch it bogged the motor down to 1900 rpm.
Kevin
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