Hoosier C06 or C07 Radials?

[DeasonR212]

Originally Posted by Mike Gray

I put these on my mustang, may be a little short for your car.
http://www.amazon.com/Hoosier-Drag-R...er+drag+slicks
They have radials for about $50 - $60 more depending on size.

Those aren't too bad short and I can afford the rpm at the end. I ran the 18160D07 before, but the sidewalls get weaker by the day after about 75 passes. I hate running tubes, but if I did run that tire, I'd have to consider tubes to ensure I was able to get better sidewall life.

11.5 section width is all I can squeeze for now. I can get closer to 12" section width if I stretch the inner fenderwell some.

[Myron Piatek]

I've been running the 9.0/30.0R-15 lightweight radials which are C06 compound. Normally I'm at 3,540+ in J/CM or 3,700+ in K/CM and they've worked well for me, as long as the track is properly maintained.

It would help to get a wider wheel which would allow you to run more air pressure and possibly help the sidewalls. I run mine at 21 lbs. It wears a bit more in the middle, but that's where it likes it. Many Stockers have their 9" tires on 10" rims. But that may cause issues with section width clearance if you are narrower now or difficulty in getting the right offset. The harder C07 compound radials may extend life, but I'm saving a couple of pounds of rotating weight with the C06. The Cal-Tracs probably hit the tires harder than SS springs.

You can call Hoosier Tire South in TN. ( Phone (865) 984-3232 )
for any local dealers or call Mike Griggs or Tripp Griggs at Ocala Tire (352) 622-7233 to see if they can hook you up with Hoosiers or know someone who can.
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[DeasonR212]

Thanks Myron! Mike Griggs aligned my front end a few years back, and I know them from the Raceway. He also mounted my first set of Hoosiers many years ago!

[rallye bob]

Like Myron, I run the Hoosier 9.0/30.0R-15 (94")... I have tried both the C06 and the C07 compounds... My 60' times were the same (1.40 area) but I got about 20-25 more passes with the C07's so that is what I run. My car weight with driver is 3540..
Plan on about 500.00 a set best...