Hoosier Tires....help?

[SSpeed Racer]

Just bought a new set of Forgeline wheels and ready to get my first set of Hoosiers.

Question what is the difference between the A3503 and the R3503?

I'm sure it has to do with the compound of the tire. Any help here?

Also what price can I expect to pay for 305\30/18 and 335/30/18?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Frank Parise]

The A-compound is a soft rubber compound designed for autocross use. The R-compound is harder and designed for road racing on road course circuits.

The A-compound is pretty useless for road racing unless you are in very cold weather. They will wear very quickly. It is illegal in the Viper Racing League.

The R-compound is the spec tire in the Viper Racing League and is excellent for road racing. If you don't flat spot your tires and run them at proper air pressures (40 PSI or higher when hot), they should last (still have rubber on them) at least 25 heat cycles although they will steadily lose grip every lap you run them. They won't be very competitive against a new Hoosier beyond about 5 or 6 heat cycles.

Expect to pay about $1,000 plus mounting/unmounting/balancing of about $60 for a set of 4 Hoosiers (305's in front and 335's in rear).

 

[SoCal Rebell]

What, the KING of the track on street tires is moving up to Hoosiers???? Sh*t I finally get to the point where I can keep up with you with your street tires and my Hoosiers and you do this to me!!!! It's gonna be tough sticking to your bumper now

 

[MtHam ACR]

John wrote
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Have them heat-cycled. They always last longer in my experience, and you're only talkin' $60 which is a pretty small percentage in an $1100 purchase. Granted, I haven't sprung for a set of new hoosiers for the viper though -- new shoes for the Cobra were about 1/2 that.

What forgelines did you get?

 

[Bill Pemberton Woodhouse]

I'd double check , but I think you are looking at $120 for all 4 to be heat cycled, and...........

 

[Frank Parise]

It only takes about 10 minutes to heat cycle the tires yourself. Run 4 or 5 laps while progressively increasing your speeds each lap. Once they are up to optimal operating temps, say 180 degrees minimum, take them off your car and let them cool down to ambient temperature for at least 24 hours before you use them again.

 

[TOOOFST]

I've got a set of 4-R type 18's,tried them at the drags and then replaced them with Purner slicks/skinnies.There 7mts old,still babies.Scott

 

[BigCarrot]

I did the same thing toofast. Nope, it didn't work at all. I sold the rears, but I still have the fronts in pretty good shape that I will sell REALLY cheap. They're the r compound. If you want those too, let me know. Oh, by the way, which forgelines did you get? I just got some chrome LS mesh wheels. They look great.

 

[SSpeed Racer]

I got pretty good at flat spotting tires in the last month..

street tires!!! (alot of abs issues)

I just got a quote for 1104.00 for 4 tires.

Should I have them heat cycled or should I do it myself??

 

[K Adelberg]

Hey, Hey, Hey! Parise, 4-5 heat cycles? That is prime time to sell them to me! I tired new tires once, that was awesome. I am used to Parise's take off's.

Tooofst and big carrot, e-mail me and let me know what you want to do with the tires? I am really looking for 18 315's or 305's for the front.

Don't make me got to the tire trash pile at the track again.

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Ken, do you ever need Michelins? I have some 18/315 fronts that I won't use anymore. Plenty of tread in most spots. Slightly octagonal in shape, very nice because they don't roll away when you change the brakes. Will sell for the cost of shipping. Let me know.

Visual inspection of the cords show that they are still good.

 

[SSpeed Racer]

I will post you guys a pic Wednesday. I don't have it on this computer. If you go to Forgelines web site I think they have it there. I went with the 10 spoke 3 piece wheel. Looks great. I have always been a fan of 5 spoke wheels like the original Forgeline but what the hell change is good.


Plus they are lighter than the Purner wheels.

And please this is not to offend John Purner. I just had a lot of money already ******* in Forgeline and did not want to lose out on how much I have already spent with them. Mark at Forgeline has given me a lot of support over the last year and hope that it continues

I speak highly of John Purner and his wheels. he was a great supporter to PMUM, Socal Rebel and Myself at OTC and I know that Socal Rebel along with alot of guys I run with are very happy with his wheels.

 

[BigCarrot]

I'll take $100 for the two front Hoosiers that I have. They are stock size 275 35 18. If anyone wants them, let me know. I also have the Purners with slicks for the strip, but I'm keeping those.

 

[SSpeed Racer]

Well I cant seem to upload the pic the file is to big and I dont know how to shrink it. Sorry guys.