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Post by rangerover on Mar 10, 2013 0:24:59 GMT -6
I just broke down and bought four new Hoosier G60 tires. In the past I just slapped them on and raced them but I heard that they should be scuffed or ground before racing them. I also read that you should put a heat cycle on them like a practice session before racing. They come new with a lot of the rubber stubbles or mold stems too. I know they will wear out pretty quick from use but is it advisable to grind them down first? Anybody got tips or advice for getting the most out my tires?
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Post by leaf4life on Mar 10, 2013 10:05:53 GMT -6
Only thing I can say is the 4digit serial number must be facing the inside of the track for the first few heat cycles. Otherwise the bead/sidewall can be damaged. It's on Hoosiers website. I used to run them any wich way and never had any issues. I do at least pull the sticker and lightly grind them befor racing on them.
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Post by confused on Mar 10, 2013 10:06:19 GMT -6
Grind them a little to remove the mold release agent from the surface. The rest depends on the track surface.
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Post by flipflopoo1oo on Mar 3, 2014 11:35:19 GMT -6
A hot, HOT, lap is fine as track will change pretty fast in the heats! I love to see the tits after a win! Keeping them washed keeps the dirt from sucking the life out when drying! Off the concrete also helps! Some grind every use! Save a good older one for the right rear side if rules don't allow two tire compounds! I came from a time of compounds from O-s to 83-s and used them all as conditions warranted! Never so glad as to see a 53 compound with grooving rule! If you need it do-it!
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