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Old 01-03-2006, 01:30 AM
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Default Hoosier DOT Drag Radial?

Anyone tried out the new hoosier drag radials? I just noticed them in Summit as a new product. I really like my hoosier slicks and by looking at the pictures these new drag radials look pretty aggressive.

Anyone have a set and try them out yet?
Old 01-03-2006, 10:51 AM
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I was wondering the same thing. I need some new street tires
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May want to look at this direct from the Hoosier web site.

NOT FOR HIGHWAY USE: All Hoosier Racing Tires including DOT labeled Hoosier Racing Tires are designed for racing purposes only on specified racing surfaces and are not to be operated on public roadways. DOT labeled Hoosier Racing Tires meet Department Of Transportation requirements for marking and performance only and are NOT INTENDED FOR HIGHWAY USE. It is unsafe to operate any Hoosier Racing Tire including DOT tires on public roads. The prohibited use of Hoosier Racing Tires on public roadways may result in loss of traction, unexpected loss of vehicle control, or sudden loss of tire pressure, resulting in a vehicle crash and possible injury or death.
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mickey thompson drag radial gets my vote. don't think i'll waste $ on another nitto/bfg again- and i don't see how the hoosier can hook much better than the mickeys
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They only have 2 lines in them.Just like old cheater slicks.
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Originally Posted by sleeperstyle
mickey thompson drag radial gets my vote. don't think i'll waste $ on another nitto/bfg again- and i don't see how the hoosier can hook much better than the mickeys

I don't know how their drag radials are b/c they are too new, but Hoosier slicks are better than MT, hands down. Hopefully it will be true with their new Drag Radials. Hoosier is cheaper on everything too.
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Originally Posted by 4thGenCamaro
I don't know how their drag radials are b/c they are too new, but Hoosier slicks are better than MT, hands down. Hopefully it will be true with their new Drag Radials. Hoosier is cheaper on everything too.
I've been told the same thing about hoosier slicks. Some guy i know was talking about going from M/T slicks to hoosiers because he said they hook much better.
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M/T drag radails are not recommended for highway use either ...but lots of people like me drive them on the highway
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Goodyear has a DOT radial out now also.
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I don't see how any DOT tire would be able to hook better than these Hoosier QTP's. I can't wait to try them out.

They definatly are not daily drivers though.
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Niceeee.. scary on the rain tho..
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I've had them on my Cobra and they hook extremely well at the track and almost as equally well on the street. I had the 335/35/17 size tires on mine. They are really aggressive looking too, in my opinion. My best 60' with them was 1.58. However, like some people have already said, the Mickey Thompson drag radials are just as good because I pulled a 1.59 60' with only a 275/40/17 Mickey Thompson drag radial, so they're really equal in my opinion when compared to eachother. Hope this helps. Take it easy.



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