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06-03-2018, 01:45 PM | #1 |
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Hoosier Slicks & front tires
I'm ready to pull the plug on some Hoosier slicks, 14 x 32 & front tires 27 x 4.5. Anybody out there running Hoosiers tubless, any problems?
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06-03-2018, 02:17 PM | #2 |
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Re: Hoosier Slicks & front tires
I've run Hoosier 9" radial slicks and either 27" or 28" fronts for 15+ years. Never had a flat due to leakage. I may have lost a few lbs a couple of times after extended periods between races, but temperature changes or a shrader valve may have been the main causes. No tubes in front or back. I haven't run their bias ply slicks.
Before Hoosier, I use to coat the insides of slicks (sidewalls) from other brands with dish soap to get away from heavy tubes.
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Re: Hoosier Slicks & front tires
I've run Hoosier slicks tubeless with no problems, smaller size 29x10.5 to 29x12. Hold air just fine but always wiped the inside with Palmolive. I have friends with 32x14's that run them tubeless with no problems and no leakage.
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06-04-2018, 11:25 AM | #4 |
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Re: Hoosier Slicks & front tires
How many years do the fronts last?
Have Goodyears now. They are light weight. Is there a tendency for preference on Front Tires?? D |
06-04-2018, 02:04 PM | #5 |
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Re: Hoosier Slicks & front tires
Ron I run the 14 x 32 D05 Hoosier on my car. I wouldn't run tubes I would run the stiff wall tire first before putting tubes in them. I have found that they seem to be a softer wall than the 2070 Goodyear I was running before. My car is really light so it's hard to make a good comparison to other cars but they have been great for me. I do light burnouts because the compound just doesn't need much. I have 324 passes, mostly 1/8 mile because that's just what there is here, at 5.95 down to 5.68 now. I had 289 passes at the beginning of the year and the first time out 60' was from 1.249 - 1.254.
They have sat over the winter twice without losing more than 3 lbs. I do still have my Goodyear fronts just because they aren't worn out yet. Just my experience with them but I hope this helps. Curtis |
06-04-2018, 02:56 PM | #6 |
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Re: Hoosier Slicks & front tires
Guys,
Thanks for all the replies. That's what I was hoping to hear about the Hoosiers. I'm replacing GoodYears both front & back (1984 series on the rears). They both were mounted tubeless and held air just fine. I just wasn't sure about the Hoosiers. I've never run that tire before. Thanks Again & Good Luck to all that's Racing this $eason |
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