Who's tried the new Hoosiers?

[Allan]

Hoosier has a new compound available in Viper sizes now. R7.
Supposed to work better in cooler temps and last a little longer that the R6.

I am going to use them this season, and was wondering if anyone has already got some seat time with these.
Curious to know if they feel much different than the R6's.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

I ran them at COTA, turn in was maybe a hair softer (imo) but the grip was better and they wore very well showing only a little graining after a 2 driver day (10) 25 minute sessions. Sidewalls softer and let you put power down better off the corners and more progressive break away.

 

[Allan]

Great, more grip and seemingly longer lasting is a dream come true.

..........softer sidewalls ..


Thanks for the response.

 

[Viper X]

Wish they made the R/A 7 in 315 x 30 x 18 as I run this size up front on 11 inch wheels on my ACR.

 

[Allan]

Wish they made the R/A 7 in 315 x 30 x 18 as I run this size up front on 11 inch wheels on my ACR.

They do make that size in the R7 compound.

 

[Viper X]

They do make that size in the R7 compound.

Could not find this size in the R7 on Tire Rack's website. Maybe somebody else stocks them?

 

[Allan]

I've been buying from 'Hoosier Tires Direct'.
They've recently expanded their business into other products like brakes and such.
Now they are easily found as 'Competition Motorsports'.

They list 315/30-18 as an available size.

Brian is the sales rep I usually deal with.
Give them a try, they've been great to me so far.

 

[Viper X]

I've been buying from 'Hoosier Tires Direct'.
They've recently expanded their business into other products like brakes and such.
Now they are easily found as 'Competition Motorsports'.

They list 315/30-18 as an available size.

Brian is the sales rep I usually deal with.
Give them a try, they've been great to me so far.

Will do. Thanks Allan,

Dan