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Post by toilets on Aug 13, 2012 10:50:29 GMT -5
Hello!
Do you think the r6 compound is worth it for our events?
Unfortunately, A6s are not available in my size and I got a great deal on r6s
Basically, would the r6 compound that won't get much heat in them have more grip than a street performance tire? Or will they not be beneficial due to the insufficient heat?
Thanks
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Post by srduck on Aug 13, 2012 11:57:47 GMT -5
Yeah, there are people that run R6s for AutoX, but you'll probably need a co-driver to get heat in them. I'm available, if you're looking for a co-driver  |
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Post by toilets on Aug 13, 2012 13:02:44 GMT -5
Lol. Thanks! I just may take you up on that offer.
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Post by 05astock on Aug 13, 2012 13:28:14 GMT -5
Ill help you warm them up!
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Post by fastblackef6868 on Aug 13, 2012 18:37:02 GMT -5
I have been running the all year and they are working great. The first run would be nice to have the A6 but after that you are good to go.
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Post by z3elda on Aug 13, 2012 19:20:09 GMT -5
I'm on BFG R1R's - same issue- they need heat. The first run isn't the stickiest, but as long as you don't have really long waits you're good. Co-driver does make a huge difference.
The other advantage? Tire life.. You'll get alot of runs out of them.
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Post by toilets on Aug 14, 2012 8:13:14 GMT -5
Thanks guys! just placed the order last night
Do these also need to be sprayed down before each run like the A6s?
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Post by Steve Eckerich on Aug 14, 2012 8:54:51 GMT -5
And that would help them stay warm how??
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Post by srduck on Aug 14, 2012 10:12:10 GMT -5
No no... they NEED heat! www.hoosiertire.com/pdfs/tctR6_A6.pdf"For best performance the expected temperature range will vary from track to track. Generally, optimum traction will be generated when the pit lane temps show 180-200 degrees for the R6 in Roadrace applications, and 110-140 degrees for the A6 in an Autocross application." |
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Post by yellow CR on Aug 14, 2012 14:50:33 GMT -5
v Thanks Kuhn, didn't see the spaying part.v Do these also need to be sprayed down before each run like the A6s? If Jon Wannagoo is your co-driver, spray your tires before you run. |
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Post by SE3P on Aug 14, 2012 15:00:20 GMT -5
^I think he was referring to the question about spraying them down with water.
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Post by toilets on Aug 14, 2012 19:05:32 GMT -5
^I think he was referring to the question about spraying them down with water. Correct. I see a lot of A6 folks doing this so wasn't sure if this is something I need to do as well . |
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Post by toilets on Aug 14, 2012 19:06:36 GMT -5
No no... they NEED heat! www.hoosiertire.com/pdfs/tctR6_A6.pdf"For best performance the expected temperature range will vary from track to track. Generally, optimum traction will be generated when the pit lane temps show 180-200 degrees for the R6 in Roadrace applications, and 110-140 degrees for the A6 in an Autocross application." Thanks for this! |
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