Hoosier front runners...

[rallye bob]

Originally Posted by STK1217

Where did you buy them from?

My local speed shop....

[Dave Gantz]

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.

[Run to Rund]

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.)

[Ian Hill]

My first set came cracked around the side walls from the distributer. I had them on the car until we finally got it to launch like a fighter jet. the second set has been on for 2 seasons and still no cracks.


Ian

[mopar jeff]

Every one I have ever had has cracked, but it has never been an issue yet.

[rallye bob]

Originally Posted by mopar jeff

Every one I have ever had has cracked, but it has never been an issue yet.

The more I look at fellow racers Hoosier front runners, the more I think this is true....... :-(