New tire selection

RJ Sledge · 05-11-2015, 10:42 AM

Hey Buddy......you actually thinking about racing again???

RJ

Adger Smith · 05-11-2015, 11:40 AM

Yes, RJ. You know I've been out of the racing scene because I am taking care of Dad.
Well, the last 7 years we have done the best we can and are sliding down the slope with his health. We have come to realize his condition is getting worse and he/we will need professional around the clock care, soon. That will give me free time to get my stuff out of mothballs & I might make a few races. Right now It's also giving me something to think about and make some plans. So, Watch out "Old Buddy" I may see you at the track.

Jeff Niceswanger · 05-11-2015, 12:13 PM

Adger
Several of us guys in Division 3 run that compound in our bracket set-ups. They are real rock collecters in the heat,but they hook. No complaints with them. We have never had a balling up issue. . Can't go wrong with those 12.2 w's Phoenix either. That's a killer tire, but they leak.

Ken Haase · 05-11-2015, 12:13 PM

Hey Adger, I'm sorry to hear of your father's declining health.

To your question on the Hoosier 18240; I acquired a roller '65 Malibu SS last week that has 14X31 Hoosier's(DO5compound) on it. I don't see any tire # on it like GY does. But, near as I can tell, Hoosier only makes one 14X31. These are new slicks with only a handful of runs on them. I just checked rollout on them and with 15 pounds of air they measured 97.5 ". I'm hoping to try them out in two weeks doing minimal burnouts. I'll try to remember to post some results if it will help you.

05-11-2015, 10:42 AM	#1
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 504 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: New tire selection Hey Buddy......you actually thinking about racing again??? RJ

05-11-2015, 11:40 AM	#2
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: New tire selection Yes, RJ. You know I've been out of the racing scene because I am taking care of Dad. Well, the last 7 years we have done the best we can and are sliding down the slope with his health. We have come to realize his condition is getting worse and he/we will need professional around the clock care, soon. That will give me free time to get my stuff out of mothballs & I might make a few races. Right now It's also giving me something to think about and make some plans. So, Watch out "Old Buddy" I may see you at the track. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

05-11-2015, 12:13 PM	#3
Jeff Niceswanger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 894 Likes: 687 Liked 1,034 Times in 368 Posts	Re: New tire selection Adger Several of us guys in Division 3 run that compound in our bracket set-ups. They are real rock collecters in the heat,but they hook. No complaints with them. We have never had a balling up issue. . Can't go wrong with those 12.2 w's Phoenix either. That's a killer tire, but they leak. __________________ Jeff Niceswanger 3740 SS Last edited by Jeff Niceswanger; 05-12-2015 at 06:50 AM.

05-11-2015, 12:13 PM	#4
Ken Haase Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 233 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New tire selection Hey Adger, I'm sorry to hear of your father's declining health. To your question on the Hoosier 18240; I acquired a roller '65 Malibu SS last week that has 14X31 Hoosier's(DO5compound) on it. I don't see any tire # on it like GY does. But, near as I can tell, Hoosier only makes one 14X31. These are new slicks with only a handful of runs on them. I just checked rollout on them and with 15 pounds of air they measured 97.5 ". I'm hoping to try them out in two weeks doing minimal burnouts. I'll try to remember to post some results if it will help you.