Are Hoosiers the perfect Street/Strip tire?

[TOOOFST]

I'm thinking Hoosiers,rain grooved are the perfect Street/Strip tire,They'll fit my 99 correctly,Z-rated speed,softer compound (like a nitto).Realize drawback is limited life(so what!)I'd rather buy 5 sets a summer and spend more overall than pilots(and drop a second 1/4mi).Also realize that when cold,humid and rainy quite dangerous!Don't want slicks and skinnies,been there done that 20+yrs.Only a few passes so far on juice 11:4@129mph with 100shot,pilots,car sideways top of 1st(opps).Nitro-Snake.

 

[YellowSnake]

Nice 1/4 time!

 

[Casey]

What are the best street tires in regard to sticking and not tearing up your paint? Let's say that cost is not a factor nor is tread life of tire.

 

[JonB]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Alan M 98 GTS NY:
Nope. Your local paint shop will love you as the hoosiers will kick up every stone on the road into your paint. Plus road hazards will terminate them very easily. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

100% agree w/ Alan...

Been there........sandblasted that. (Paint on sills that is.)
Sticky tires will literally RAIN debris against sills and rear quarter, esp if you run 1+ oversize fronts.

Potholes KILL em. Safety issues when cold or 'sandy'