They sound like fun, but I sure enjoy the Hoosier Vintage TDs. It may not be
the fastest way around a track, but sliding sideways all the way through a
sweeper with the car still under control is awfully hard to give up.
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From: owner-fot@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-fot@autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of BOB KRAMER
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 6:47 PM
To: FOT List
Subject: tires for a TR4
Tire Model Overall Tread Recom Meas. Section Approx
Diam. Width Rim Rim Width Circ.
5.50-15 VINTAGE TD 24.7" 6.5" 4.5-7 4.5 7.7" 77.6"
P225/50D-15 STREET TD 24 7 6.5-8.5 6 8.5 75.5
Yoke 008RS
195/60R1587H 24.2 6.7 5.5-7 6 8.1
I did a little research tonight on tires. Where I come from, we use 1972
SCCA rules, and we have a waiver to allow 15" wheeled cars to run 50 series
due to a lack of tires. The Porsche and 240Z guys pushed that rule into
place and since I'm on the track with them I've considered using 205-50-15
(too short for the gears), always thinking that the 225-50-15 were too wide
for the wheelwells. When they were available ran the 008rs with great
success. It looks like the Hoosier Street TD is very close in size, and it
cost less than the 5.50-15's. The tread width is much less than other
225-50-15's like Victoracers @ 8.6", 032R's @ 8.3", Dunlop @ 8.5". I know
these are considered to be excellent race tires and unless I'm missing
something, they may be the ideal choice for my situation. Anyone using
these?
Bob Kramer
rkramer3@austin.rr.com
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