Hoosier 30" Radial Designation

tiremaster · 10-29-2009, 10:06 AM

Just curious as to what you guys think of my proposal. I would like to see the 92.5" called a 29.5/9-15 and the 94" called 30/9-15. I think this would help a lot of racers remember what size they are running. A lot of times at the track when someone comes to to buy tires and are asked which size are you running they are not sure on 30x9 or 9x30 I have to ask the rollout or they go back and check. Just trying to make it easier.Or would this just confuse matters even worse?

Jim Kaekel · 10-29-2009, 02:35 PM

That may be a good idea. I run both sizes and I usually refer to them as the "short" or "tall" tires.

tiremaster · 10-30-2009, 07:47 AM

Thanks Jim for replying. All these views and only one reply not good for me getting it changed. Maybe I should have said who I am posting this, never thought of it til now.

Bruce Browning
Drag Product Manager
Hooiser Tire Midwest

Kegracing · 10-30-2009, 07:55 AM

I like the idea.

As with most "change", communication will be key. Make sure everyone knows that you are not changing the tire at all, just trying to simplify the sizing. I, like most others, always have to ask "tall or short"?

Just my opinion... they tend to vary!

Good luck.

Ken

Myron Piatek · 10-30-2009, 09:42 AM

Yes, it is a very good idea to simplify/clarify the designation and size. I went through some confusion the first few times I bought tires from Keith here in the SE. I finally just started saying " 94" ". But it will help existing customers as well as new and potential customers.

442OLDS · 10-30-2009, 10:23 AM

I know of an IHRA Pure Stock racer that would be very happy with the change.He was at an IHRA event running the "small" tires,and somebody actually complained that the rules say that a Pure Stock has to have a 9 X 29.5 X 15 maximum sidewall designation.
It is beyond me how anybody could complain about this when a Crate Motor car can run a 10.5 inch wide tire.
Anyways,the change of the designation seems like a good change to me.I run both sizes too.

brett3533 · 10-30-2009, 11:16 AM

mr. tiremaster it seems this would be a good marketing oppertunity keeping the tires same as far as compounds, however it would open up a chance to get more sales to a group of racers that may not have extra clearance for taller tires and currently would not consider a 30x9.00x15 hoosier. They could easily and quickly see that you have a shorter tire they can buy to fit there car or truck.

Johnny U · 10-30-2009, 12:08 PM

I can remember when the Hoosiers used to say 92.5 or 94.0 right under the 30.0/9.0/15 tire size. Why not just go back to that?

Robert Simpson · 10-30-2009, 12:48 PM

Bruce,

I think this would be a good idea. When I talk to people about these tires you have to tell them which ones to get "tall" or "short". Make it easy.

Robert

Andrew Hill · 10-30-2009, 12:53 PM

The thing is, 92.5" circumference tires are a lot closer to 29.5" diameter than they are to 30", so it would make sense to call them 29.5/9.0/15. I'm surprised Hoosier hasn't already figured this out.

10-29-2009, 10:06 AM	#1
tiremaster Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Hoosier 30" Radial Designation Just curious as to what you guys think of my proposal. I would like to see the 92.5" called a 29.5/9-15 and the 94" called 30/9-15. I think this would help a lot of racers remember what size they are running. A lot of times at the track when someone comes to to buy tires and are asked which size are you running they are not sure on 30x9 or 9x30 I have to ask the rollout or they go back and check. Just trying to make it easier.Or would this just confuse matters even worse?

10-29-2009, 02:35 PM	#2
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,227 Likes: 133 Liked 531 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Hoosier 30" Radial Designation That may be a good idea. I run both sizes and I usually refer to them as the "short" or "tall" tires. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

10-30-2009, 07:47 AM	#3
tiremaster Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Hoosier 30" Radial Designation Thanks Jim for replying. All these views and only one reply not good for me getting it changed. Maybe I should have said who I am posting this, never thought of it til now. Bruce Browning Drag Product Manager Hooiser Tire Midwest

10-30-2009, 07:55 AM	#4
Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hoosier 30" Radial Designation I like the idea. As with most "change", communication will be key. Make sure everyone knows that you are not changing the tire at all, just trying to simplify the sizing. I, like most others, always have to ask "tall or short"? Just my opinion... they tend to vary! Good luck. Ken

10-30-2009, 09:42 AM	#5
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Hoosier 30" Radial Designation Yes, it is a very good idea to simplify/clarify the designation and size. I went through some confusion the first few times I bought tires from Keith here in the SE. I finally just started saying " 94" ". But it will help existing customers as well as new and potential customers. __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

10-30-2009, 10:23 AM	#6
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,339 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Hoosier 30" Radial Designation I know of an IHRA Pure Stock racer that would be very happy with the change.He was at an IHRA event running the "small" tires,and somebody actually complained that the rules say that a Pure Stock has to have a 9 X 29.5 X 15 maximum sidewall designation. It is beyond me how anybody could complain about this when a Crate Motor car can run a 10.5 inch wide tire. Anyways,the change of the designation seems like a good change to me.I run both sizes too.

10-30-2009, 11:16 AM	#7
brett3533 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: maysville Posts: 118 Likes: 15 Liked 41 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Hoosier 30" Radial Designation mr. tiremaster it seems this would be a good marketing oppertunity keeping the tires same as far as compounds, however it would open up a chance to get more sales to a group of racers that may not have extra clearance for taller tires and currently would not consider a 30x9.00x15 hoosier. They could easily and quickly see that you have a shorter tire they can buy to fit there car or truck. __________________ Brett McFarland A/S

10-30-2009, 12:08 PM	#8
Johnny U Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oakville Ontario Canada Posts: 55 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hoosier 30" Radial Designation I can remember when the Hoosiers used to say 92.5 or 94.0 right under the 30.0/9.0/15 tire size. Why not just go back to that?

10-30-2009, 12:48 PM	#9
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 808 Likes: 7 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Hoosier 30" Radial Designation Bruce, I think this would be a good idea. When I talk to people about these tires you have to tell them which ones to get "tall" or "short". Make it easy. Robert

10-30-2009, 12:53 PM	#10
Andrew Hill Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 700 Likes: 446 Liked 170 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Hoosier 30" Radial Designation The thing is, 92.5" circumference tires are a lot closer to 29.5" diameter than they are to 30", so it would make sense to call them 29.5/9.0/15. I'm surprised Hoosier hasn't already figured this out.