Hoosier (R6 slick) Tires
01-11-14, 08:49 AM
#1
Driver
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Hoosier (R6 slick) Tires
I already went through a set of Toyo 888... They were great on the track. The car had more grip than I ever needed. They along with my track rotors and pads really transformed the car to a track weapon. I was running head to head with tweaked Porsches. Some times even faster. I'm talking about GT3 sort of cars.
It's now time to switched to my Hoosier R6 set. I had them mounted on my Enki's and ready to go for next track session
It's now time to switched to my Hoosier R6 set. I had them mounted on my Enki's and ready to go for next track session
01-11-14, 11:16 AM
#2
Instructor
Looks good. Would like some feedback on size and when you test them out.
12-04-14, 12:25 PM
#6
Wow! This should be interesting. Hoosiers are widely used in autocross as considered the "spec" tire for any R compound class. They don't last too long though, I would be curious how much track life you get out of them.
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12-04-14, 02:32 PM
#8
Lexus Fanatic
dude you are my hero. I have been thinking of the exact same set up. Even the wheels !! Can you tell me what you paid for the tires and are you running a square set up? Can a 285 fit in the front .
any pics of them on the car? The wheels are 18x ? Thanks for your help in advance buddy.
any pics of them on the car? The wheels are 18x ? Thanks for your help in advance buddy.
12-04-14, 03:22 PM
#10
Thanks for the info!
12-05-14, 02:12 AM
#12
The tires cost $1940 CAD. They do rub slightly in the front on the upper knuckle in VERY hard corners. Keep in mind, my car is slightly lowered so I don't know how much of an effect it would have. In the rear it's clear as long as you keep your pressures up. I had them down to 22 PSI and they started to rub as I could hear the rubber touching something ever so slightly. I didn't intemtially run them that low on purpose. I had them set at 34PSI at full hot and when the temp fell, the pressure fell to 22. I will be buying another set for next year season. I'm telling you, I ran the PSS and the R6's and its night and day. I know the PSS's are a good tire but there is absolutely no comparison between the two. We need a very sticky tire to tame the heavy beast. Just be ready, if you decide to grab a set, you will need something to hold you in your seat. As the car grips to the road better, it tends to toss you around more. Cheapest solution for this is CG Lock. I know your upper body will still suffer from movement, but your *** will stay planted in the seat.
12-05-14, 03:52 AM
#13
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Fyi the Hoosier r6 compound is being replaced with r7 and they are slightly wider which caused an issue on the tight tolerance in my wife's track m3
For her car, Hoosier's specifications list the R7 (245/40R17) with a section width of 10.3" (tread width of 9.7") and the R6 with a section width of 10.0" (tread width of 9.3") for reference.
For her car, Hoosier's specifications list the R7 (245/40R17) with a section width of 10.3" (tread width of 9.7") and the R6 with a section width of 10.0" (tread width of 9.3") for reference.
12-05-14, 06:19 AM
#14
Fyi the Hoosier r6 compound is being replaced with r7 and they are slightly wider which caused an issue on the tight tolerance in my wife's track m3
For her car, Hoosier's specifications list the R7 (245/40R17) with a section width of 10.3" (tread width of 9.7") and the R6 with a section width of 10.0" (tread width of 9.3") for reference.
For her car, Hoosier's specifications list the R7 (245/40R17) with a section width of 10.3" (tread width of 9.7") and the R6 with a section width of 10.0" (tread width of 9.3") for reference.
12-05-14, 09:39 AM
#15
Lexus Fanatic
The tires cost $1940 CAD. They do rub slightly in the front on the upper knuckle in VERY hard corners. Keep in mind, my car is slightly lowered so I don't know how much of an effect it would have. In the rear it's clear as long as you keep your pressures up. I had them down to 22 PSI and they started to rub as I could hear the rubber touching something ever so slightly. I didn't intemtially run them that low on purpose. I had them set at 34PSI at full hot and when the temp fell, the pressure fell to 22. I will be buying another set for next year season. I'm telling you, I ran the PSS and the R6's and its night and day. I know the PSS's are a good tire but there is absolutely no comparison between the two. We need a very sticky tire to tame the heavy beast. Just be ready, if you decide to grab a set, you will need something to hold you in your seat. As the car grips to the road better, it tends to toss you around more. Cheapest solution for this is CG Lock. I know your upper body will still suffer from movement, but your *** will stay planted in the seat.
Fyi the Hoosier r6 compound is being replaced with r7 and they are slightly wider which caused an issue on the tight tolerance in my wife's track m3
For her car, Hoosier's specifications list the R7 (245/40R17) with a section width of 10.3" (tread width of 9.7") and the R6 with a section width of 10.0" (tread width of 9.3") for reference.
For her car, Hoosier's specifications list the R7 (245/40R17) with a section width of 10.3" (tread width of 9.7") and the R6 with a section width of 10.0" (tread width of 9.3") for reference.