Smokin' Discounted Prices on Hoosiers

[dabossinnne]

For those so inclined, Hoosier is having a huge sale of left over inventory, with big discount prices on R comps and race tires. R6 and A6 in Boss-sized 295/40-18 going for $120 per tire (reg. $367). https://www.hoosiertire.com/discontinuedtires.htm.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

It is prompting for a username and password

 

[Dig-It]

Shoot! 275/35R18 or 295/30R18 aren't listed.

 

[fmaster360]

What a steal. I bet I could cram those in 18X10's...

'12 Sterling Gray 5.0 M6 w/ Brembos, 3.73 gears, Borla S-Type catback, Airaid Intake, dyno tune, and 15% tint

 

[mtnbikefuel80]

It is prompting for a username and password

Hit cancel on the login. THen when you look at the URL in the top bar it will say ftp://www.hoosiertire...... Change the "ftp" to "http" and you should be good.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

SCROLL DOWN TO THE END OF THE SHOPPING PAGE, THEY HAVE BRAND NEW CONTIS IN ALL SORTS OF SIZES AT DISCOUNT

 

[cloud9]

SCROLL DOWN TO THE END OF THE SHOPPING PAGE, THEY HAVE BRAND NEW CONTIS IN ALL SORTS OF SIZES AT DISCOUNT

THANKS TO JSCHEIER TIPPING ME OFF, I ORDERED A SET OF 305/650/18 AND 285/645/18 JUST THIS MORNING ;D

 

[2012YellowBoss]

If anyone is interested I can get a set of the Pirelli rain tires used in Grand Am before the switch to the Hoosier/Conti's. I hear they are better the the new tires. Some are sticker so if interested let me know.

 

[Dig-It]

What sizes?

 

[2012YellowBoss]

What sizes?

Have to check Kevin but I think they are the same as the slicks? 275/35/18? I will know later in the week, PM me your number and I can call you when there.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

The Pirelli P-Zero slicks in WC are typically marked "305/645/18" but run a lot closer to a 285 in width. They are good tires, even used.

 

[Seven]

Just ordered a set of R6s! Thanks guys!

 

[Dig-It]

THANKS TO JSCHEIER TIPPING ME OFF, I ORDERED A SET OF 305/650/18 AND 285/645/18 JUST THIS MORNING ;D

Are those going on the Enkeis, Gary?

Have to check Kevin but I think they are the same as the slicks? 275/35/18? I will know later in the week, PM me your number and I can call you when there.

Thanks, Scott - pm sent.

 

[cloud9]

Are those going on the Enkeis, Gary?
Thanks, Scott - pm sent.

Kevin, yes they are. Same sizes that I ran last year as takeoffs.

 

[Seven]

Just ordered a set of R6s! Thanks guys!

Evidently they're out of R6s as a heads up. Got an email this morning saying I can have A6s if I want but someone bought the R6s


Looking at the Continentals instead... whats the difference between the "EC-DR", "GT", "DP", and "GT-O" ?

 

[Seven]

I emailed to ask about A6 vs the Continentals (as they are out of R6s) and this is what I got back...

Ryan,

This is Jeff Speer, the Product Manager for the Hoosier Tire road race product line. I do see where we are out of the R6 tread compound in the P295/40ZR-18 tire size, but you are welcome to run the A6 on a road course if you heat cycle the tire before racing on it.



All of the designations below are for the Continental branded tires we make for the Rolex series and Conti Tire Challenge.



What I might recommend is the following item for your purpose:



Item 20270 – 275/35R-18 EC-DR - $221.00 each



This tire has a diameter of 25.5” and a tread width of 10.3”. This tire can be used on a 18 x 9 or 18 x 10 wheel.



The EC-DR stands for Extreme Contact – DRY and has the same compound as the R6.



The GT stands for the Rolex GT class



The DP stands for the Daytona Prototype class.



The “O” designation is the Banked Oval road course design.



If you are looking for a good track tire use the A6 or the EC-Dry. The A6 price is pretty good - $120.00 each compared to the EC-DRY tire - $221.00 each.



Write me if you have any more questions.





Jeffrey A. Speer

Product Manager

 

[2012YellowBoss]

Kevin just sent a PM.

There are two set's of the sticker Pirelli wet tires, $400 a set of 4 plus shipping. I am just acting as the middle man and I am not taking a cut on these. I think it is s good deal for the price and I hear they are better then the Conti rains. PM if interested I will be there Friday and can grab them.

 

[JScheier]

Evidently they're out of R6s as a heads up. Got an email this morning saying I can have A6s if I want but someone bought the R6s

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Sorry. I gobbled up the 295 R6's

Looking at the Continentals instead... whats the difference between the "EC-DR", "GT", "DP", and "GT-O" ?

I've run the GTR compound and the GTO compound. I much prefer the GTR as it is a softer compound (similar to R6) while still long lasting. The GTO is a harder compound than the GTR. It takes longer to come up to temp, but wears very well. Definitely more of an endurance tire and you'll be very hard pressed to get them greasy in a 20 minute session. My GTO set heat-cycled out in 3 weekends, but still had plenty of tread depth left.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

My GTO set heat-cycled out in 3 weekends, but still had plenty of tread depth left.

John, I'm assuming that was a used set?

 

[cloud9]

John, I'm assuming that was a used set?

Just got a call from Greg Miller at GTTrackdays.com about the takeoffs I ordered so I asked him about the GTR vs GTO and what he was shipping me. Last year they were GTR. Turns out he's shipping me GTI which is this year's compound. They changed compound from the GTR and O to something in between. So basically it's softer than an O and harder than an R.