Hoosier front runners...

Dave Ribeiro · 01-14-2013, 10:01 AM

I have also used that tire without any problems ... Were they new &
did they sit outside ???

Run to Rund · 01-14-2013, 01:27 PM

Keep them away from ozone sources such as electric motors.

njk53 · 01-14-2013, 02:25 PM

It depends also upon how to store them for the winter. I was told by Hoosier, both front and rear tires should be removed from the car, deflated, and stored in a cool dry place out of the path of any sunlight.

rallye bob · 01-14-2013, 07:40 PM

Mine are stored on the car, full of air, off the ground, in a un-heated, attached garage.... very little, indirect sun light... Yes they were purchased new....

STK1217 · 01-15-2013, 07:50 PM

Where did you buy them from?

Run to Rund · 01-15-2013, 08:46 PM

I read, iirc on Hooiser's website, that tires should be stored with 5 psi and not allowed to freeze. While I don't reduce air pressure, I keep the garage temperature above freezing.

Dave Gantz · 01-16-2013, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Run to Rund

I read, iirc on Hooiser's website, that tires should be stored with 5 psi and not allowed to freeze. While I don't reduce air pressure, I keep the garage temperature above freezing.

I wonder if that's the lawyer's talking, or if it's actually critical. I would think that there are plenty of them that are below freezing right now, and have been before.

rallye bob · 01-16-2013, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STK1217

Where did you buy them from?

My local speed shop....

Run to Rund · 01-16-2013, 11:44 AM

fwiw, here is the text on the Hoosier website:

https://www.hoosiertire.com/Drtire.htm

12. What are the do's and don'ts when storing Hoosier race tires at the end of the racing season?

TIRE STORAGE
The useful life of a tire, whether mounted or dismounted, is directly affected by storage conditions. Tires should always be stored indoors in a dark, cool, dry room.

DO

1 Remove the tires from the vehicle.
2. Remove the air from the tires and store them on their side in a cool/dark/dry environment.
3. Place tires in a black plastic bag when stored during the "off-season".
4. Make sure the temperature range in the storage location is between 40-90 degrees Fahrenheit.

DON'T

1. Don't store tires in direct sunlight or near electric motors. (Electric motors emit small amounts of ozone.) Tires need to be protected from light, especially sunlight. Light causes ultraviolet damage by breaking down the rubber compounds. The storeroom should not contain electrical welding or any other equipment that could produce ozone.

2. Don't apply any chemical treatments to Hoosier tires. (It's not necessary and may actually damage the integrity of the tire by breaking down the rubber properties of the tire.) Tires must not be allowed to come in contact with oils, greases, solvents, or other petroleum products that cause rubber to soften or deteriorate.

3. Don't store tires in sub-freezing temperatures for any length of time. (The rubber can freeze and may crack as a result.)

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Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Hoosier front runners... I have also used that tire without any problems ... Were they new & did they sit outside ??? __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

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Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Hoosier front runners... Keep them away from ozone sources such as electric motors.

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njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hoosier front runners... It depends also upon how to store them for the winter. I was told by Hoosier, both front and rear tires should be removed from the car, deflated, and stored in a cool dry place out of the path of any sunlight. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345

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rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 489 Likes: 9 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Hoosier front runners... Mine are stored on the car, full of air, off the ground, in a un-heated, attached garage.... very little, indirect sun light... Yes they were purchased new....

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STK1217 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 137 Likes: 48 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Hoosier front runners... Where did you buy them from?

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Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Hoosier front runners... I read, iirc on Hooiser's website, that tires should be stored with 5 psi and not allowed to freeze. While I don't reduce air pressure, I keep the garage temperature above freezing.

01-16-2013, 11:44 AM	#9
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Hoosier front runners... fwiw, here is the text on the Hoosier website: https://www.hoosiertire.com/Drtire.htm 12. What are the do's and don'ts when storing Hoosier race tires at the end of the racing season? TIRE STORAGE The useful life of a tire, whether mounted or dismounted, is directly affected by storage conditions. Tires should always be stored indoors in a dark, cool, dry room. DO 1 Remove the tires from the vehicle. 2. Remove the air from the tires and store them on their side in a cool/dark/dry environment. 3. Place tires in a black plastic bag when stored during the "off-season". 4. Make sure the temperature range in the storage location is between 40-90 degrees Fahrenheit. DON'T 1. Don't store tires in direct sunlight or near electric motors. (Electric motors emit small amounts of ozone.) Tires need to be protected from light, especially sunlight. Light causes ultraviolet damage by breaking down the rubber compounds. The storeroom should not contain electrical welding or any other equipment that could produce ozone. 2. Don't apply any chemical treatments to Hoosier tires. (It's not necessary and may actually damage the integrity of the tire by breaking down the rubber properties of the tire.) Tires must not be allowed to come in contact with oils, greases, solvents, or other petroleum products that cause rubber to soften or deteriorate. 3. Don't store tires in sub-freezing temperatures for any length of time. (The rubber can freeze and may crack as a result.)