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Old 06-03-2012, 04:11 PM   #1
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Question how long do slicks last

our car has been very inconsistent lately. ive been told even though the tires show a lot of tread left with age the compound goes out of the tire.they are over 3 years old but they dont have but about 65 runs on them 31x13.5 hoosier stiff sidewalls. any ideas?
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Old 06-04-2012, 02:29 PM   #2
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Default Re: how long do slicks last

Do they still pick up rocks when on gravel road (pits)?

When the rocks stop sticking, you're losing your compound. We've ran with 3 year old tires in the past. As long as they still produce a lot of smoke in the box and pick up rocks, you might be okay. If not, it's time for a change.
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Old 06-04-2012, 03:35 PM   #3
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Default Re: how long do slicks last

Ted, over time, because of the heat cycles, yes tires can go away even with the few runs that you have on them. If they are three years old, the tire would not be the same as it was new.
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Old 06-04-2012, 08:08 PM   #4
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Default Re: how long do slicks last

mike we race at bristol and they are very few rocks to be picked up.but our driver does do a long burnout so i think maybe that might have something to do with it. we have lost 3 to 4 hundredths in just 60 ft time alone. weve checked everthing on the rear and front suspension and everything looks good. im going to order two new slicks and we will see what happens. thanks ted
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Old 06-04-2012, 09:25 PM   #5
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Default Re: how long do slicks last

I put new rubber on the car at every National Event race. If you wanna go fast consistently, that's what you do.
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Old 06-04-2012, 10:45 PM   #6
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Default Re: how long do slicks last

Over that period of time, the compound will have "gone away". You can try soaking them like the circle track racers do, and then do a really big burnout. Or you can go buy a new set of slicks, and make things much easier on the car, the engine, and the driver. As well as the person dialing the car.
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