Hoosier Drag Radials
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Hoosier Drag Radials
I was wondering if any of you guys run your Hoosier drag radials on the street. And if so how do you like them? They are not street legal and basically look like slicks with 2 grooves. They also arent recommended for highway use. I've used the Mickey Thompson Et Street Radials on the street and they are great and street legal! I just got a pair of Hoosiers and debating putting them on or going with MT's again. I probably will put the Hoosiers on just to test them out. They look stickier, softer sidewall, and 7lbs a tire lighter! 
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Awesum fun on streets, I have them on the SL this wknd if warm out they just hook, chirp/ESP blink between shifts but other than that fukin glued to road (haven't gone high speed on frwy yet, just surface action) Now you notice the 7 lbs ehh
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Hi, Ahmad!
I had a set of Hoosier Drag Radials and would drive on them between home and Milan Dragway. That's about a about a 40 mile round trip, mostly on a 70 MPH freeway. Because of the sidewall flex they weren't a lot of fun at speed or around corners but they were terrific launching from a dead stop, as you would suspect.
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I had a set of Hoosier Drag Radials and would drive on them between home and Milan Dragway. That's about a about a 40 mile round trip, mostly on a 70 MPH freeway. Because of the sidewall flex they weren't a lot of fun at speed or around corners but they were terrific launching from a dead stop, as you would suspect.
Take care!
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I've used both the Hoosier's and the MT's and prefer the MT's because they're a lot more street friendly and last a bit longer. The Hoosier's are pretty much a track only tire.
I run MT's full time on my '68' Camaro and Cobra replica and have for years. It's the only way to hook up on the street. On regular tires, I couldn't win a race due to tire spin all the way through 3rd. gear. With the MT's, it's chirp and gone.
I run MT's full time on my '68' Camaro and Cobra replica and have for years. It's the only way to hook up on the street. On regular tires, I couldn't win a race due to tire spin all the way through 3rd. gear. With the MT's, it's chirp and gone.
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Hi, Ahmad!
I had a set of Hoosier Drag Radials and would drive on them between home and Milan Dragway. That's about a about a 40 mile round trip, mostly on a 70 MPH freeway. Because of the sidewall flex they weren't a lot of fun at speed or around corners but they were terrific launching from a dead stop, as you would suspect.
Take care!
I had a set of Hoosier Drag Radials and would drive on them between home and Milan Dragway. That's about a about a 40 mile round trip, mostly on a 70 MPH freeway. Because of the sidewall flex they weren't a lot of fun at speed or around corners but they were terrific launching from a dead stop, as you would suspect.
Take care!
New too Drag racing could you give me some tips on running my CLS 55 030 at Milan Dragway . Who did your performance work suggestions on mods ,Stock except k&N's Badm
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I was wondering if any of you guys run your Hoosier drag radials on the street. And if so how do you like them? They are not street legal and basically look like slicks with 2 grooves. They also arent recommended for highway use. I've used the Mickey Thompson Et Street Radials on the street and they are great and street legal! I just got a pair of Hoosiers and debating putting them on or going with MT's again. I probably will put the Hoosiers on just to test them out. They look stickier, softer sidewall, and 7lbs a tire lighter!
Mine definately wobbled at high speed , driving on the street was no prob as long as you stay under 75mph(fwy).
Heck if you own the Hoosiers , just take em out for the day and see how they feel. My MT's have life still after many track passes and some street use.
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Hi, Ahmad!
I had a set of Hoosier Drag Radials and would drive on them between home and Milan Dragway. That's about a about a 40 mile round trip, mostly on a 70 MPH freeway. Because of the sidewall flex they weren't a lot of fun at speed or around corners but they were terrific launching from a dead stop, as you would suspect.
Take care!
I had a set of Hoosier Drag Radials and would drive on them between home and Milan Dragway. That's about a about a 40 mile round trip, mostly on a 70 MPH freeway. Because of the sidewall flex they weren't a lot of fun at speed or around corners but they were terrific launching from a dead stop, as you would suspect.
Take care!
Thanks for the info, thats what I was thinking. The tires seem so soft, almost like a bias ply. The MT's worked great for me on the street. Guess I will just mount them and have some fun then switch back to MT Radials. I have 2 sets of CCW rears, one for radials for the street and the other with bias ply for the track 
Hope you can make it back out to MIR sometime in the fall/winter!I've used both the Hoosier's and the MT's and prefer the MT's because they're a lot more street friendly and last a bit longer. The Hoosier's are pretty much a track only tire.
I run MT's full time on my '68' Camaro and Cobra replica and have for years. It's the only way to hook up on the street. On regular tires, I couldn't win a race due to tire spin all the way through 3rd. gear. With the MT's, it's chirp and gone.
I run MT's full time on my '68' Camaro and Cobra replica and have for years. It's the only way to hook up on the street. On regular tires, I couldn't win a race due to tire spin all the way through 3rd. gear. With the MT's, it's chirp and gone.
Are you using the bias-ply tire now?
Mine definately wobbled at high speed , driving on the street was no prob as long as you stay under 75mph(fwy).
Heck if you own the Hoosiers , just take em out for the day and see how they feel. My MT's have life still after many track passes and some street use.
Mine definately wobbled at high speed , driving on the street was no prob as long as you stay under 75mph(fwy).
Heck if you own the Hoosiers , just take em out for the day and see how they feel. My MT's have life still after many track passes and some street use.
Yea I own the Hoosiers but they arent mounted yet. Once I mount them you can forget about getting any money for em lol. But I will just to have a first hand experience.
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Hi! Long time! How's the SL running? You are one of the few people to beat me at the track and you were even on street tire Thanks for the info, thats what I was thinking. The tires seem so soft, almost like a bias ply. The MT's worked great for me on the street. Guess I will just mount them and have some fun then switch back to MT Radials. I have 2 sets of CCW rears, one for radials for the street and the other with bias ply for the track Hope you can make it back out to MIR sometime in the fall/winter!
Thanks for the info, thats what I was thinking. The tires seem so soft, almost like a bias ply. The MT's worked great for me on the street. Guess I will just mount them and have some fun then switch back to MT Radials. I have 2 sets of CCW rears, one for radials for the street and the other with bias ply for the track Hope you can make it back out to MIR sometime in the fall/winter!I always keep an eye out for the MIR runs. I was actually in MD for the event that was scheduled this past spring but snowed out. Maybe this fall....
I occasionally head down to Milan for their Test & Tune events. The track prep is usually good and it's a nice group of folks who run their cars there. If you want to meet up at Milan sometime just give me a shout.
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Hoosiers are seriously wicked on surface streets, some full riced out "Slow Furious" fart can abomination tried running me light to light, I pulled easy 2 bus lengths in (1) city block on 'em! His face @ next light was priceless & speachless just shaking his head.
Shame they suck @ speed, freeway wobbles over 85ish... Also sux they have to come back off tamara morn...
Def trying them as soon as these are worn out after a few REAL 1/4 passes...
Shame they suck @ speed, freeway wobbles over 85ish... Also sux they have to come back off tamara morn...
Def trying them as soon as these are worn out after a few REAL 1/4 passes...
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I have a rear CCW drag pack for sale . 4 passes on them . 16inch CCW 's with MT DR's . the 16inch rim barely clears the break pad on the 63's but its perfect for the 55.
PM me if interested .
PM me if interested .
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Thanks for the info jmf003
Yes , I've heard of Motorwerks and talk to the Mercedes tech , Bill I haven't been to the shop yet . I'll let you know when . I'm going to Milan . this week it will be a little hot. Are you their every week ?
LOL. Well you made certain that would never happen again!
I always keep an eye out for the MIR runs. I was actually in MD for the event that was scheduled this past spring but snowed out. Maybe this fall....
Hi, Badm. Motorwerks in Commerce Township is the leading tuning shop in the area. They handled most of the mods on my car as well as several other AMGs.
I occasionally head down to Milan for their Test & Tune events. The track prep is usually good and it's a nice group of folks who run their cars there. If you want to meet up at Milan sometime just give me a shout.
I always keep an eye out for the MIR runs. I was actually in MD for the event that was scheduled this past spring but snowed out. Maybe this fall....
Hi, Badm. Motorwerks in Commerce Township is the leading tuning shop in the area. They handled most of the mods on my car as well as several other AMGs.
I occasionally head down to Milan for their Test & Tune events. The track prep is usually good and it's a nice group of folks who run their cars there. If you want to meet up at Milan sometime just give me a shout.
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"Hoosier D.O.T. drag radials are designed and approved for D.O.T. class racing only. They are not approved, nor recommended for any kind of street use"
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You are correct that they are marked with a DOT number which is why I bought them. The more I read about them the less I believe they are street legal though.
"Hoosier D.O.T. drag radials are designed and approved for D.O.T. class racing only. They are not approved, nor recommended for any kind of street use"
"Hoosier D.O.T. drag radials are designed and approved for D.O.T. class racing only. They are not approved, nor recommended for any kind of street use"
At the time I attributed that behavior to the high hp that car was producing (700 whp) but I now think it was because of the hoosiers. In comparison, Mickey Thompson's ET Street Radials were much more stable on the street.
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I took a ride in Chris's suped-up challenger one time on a street near the Famoso and right after 90 mph things started feeling very floaty At the time I attributed that behavior to the high hp that car was producing (700 whp) but I now think it was because of the hoosiers. In comparison, Mickey Thompson's ET Street Radials were much more stable on the street.
At the time I attributed that behavior to the high hp that car was producing (700 whp) but I now think it was because of the hoosiers. In comparison, Mickey Thompson's ET Street Radials were much more stable on the street.
