Anyone try or hear of results of Hoosier drag radials? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

DanK · 01-26-2006, 08:24 AM

How do they compare with the MT DR is mainly what I'm wondering comparing same sizes. Any news on them? Thanks.

gfong · 01-26-2006, 10:20 AM

I asked that a bit ago and got zero responses. lol I know one Cobra owner who used the Hoosiers and he said they were awesome but did not last for nothing. If you look at the tread pattern it reminds you of a MT bias ply "et street." The one thing I like about them is that they are "white lettered" Reminds me of the old Polyglass Raised White Letter Firestones back in the day!

I am sure a few remember those!

Another benefit about these is that they are a non-directional tire/tread pattern so you could hide the lettering if you liked and also when rotating them would be easier and cost effective, so longevity could come in to play at the track. Yes you can rotate the BFG's and the Nittos and the MT's but you need to take them off the rim to do that or run them backwards against the tread. I am seriously looking into these to try out.

Good luck.

http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/...hlight=hoosier

ahmach1 · 02-05-2006, 11:17 AM

I was talking with a couple of reps from Hoosier a couple of weeks ago and asked them about thier drag radials. They couldn't tell me anything about them. All they knew is that the company made a drag radial. From a picture in their catalog, it looks like a slick with two grooves in them. (Not slits, like the MT streets.)

Art

8616v · 02-05-2006, 11:30 AM

how di they compare to the MT's in price?

gfong · 02-05-2006, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 8616v

how di they compare to the MT's in price?

At summit they are 20.00 more a tire.

They only have 2 groves running around the tire and they do not have any side groves for water to run out like 100 % of tires you can use on the road. I am seriously thinking of getting these but I think they would be terrible for street use. Their site warns not to use them on the street, but call it a street radial.

I still do not know how they hook though.

ahmach1 · 02-05-2006, 08:53 PM

P275/40R-17 $190. Hoosier website.

Art

gfong · 02-06-2006, 09:40 AM

Here are some actual pics of them. They look stout!

DanK · 02-06-2006, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gfong

At summit they are 20.00 more a tire.

They only have 2 groves running around the tire and they do not have any side groves for water to run out like 100 % of tires you can use on the road. I am seriously thinking of getting these but I think they would be terrible for street use. Their site warns not to use them on the street, but call it a street radial.

I still do not know how they hook though.

Supposed to hook like no other. Here's the thread I started at the corral. Couple of strong "pro" hoosier experiences.
http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=751745

gfong · 02-06-2006, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DanK

Supposed to hook like no other. Here's the thread I started at the corral. Couple of strong "pro" hoosier experiences.
http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=751745

Thanks, I just ordered 2 this afternoon. I got 275/50/15's. Car will not be out of storge for a bit but I am going to a car show so once they are mounted I will take some shots with camera. Can't wait to try them at the track.

Thanks for the info on them.

3150Mach1 · 02-06-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gfong

Thanks, I just ordered 2 this afternoon. I got 275/50/15's. Car will not be out of storge for a bit but I am going to a car show so once they are mounted I will take some shots with camera. Can't wait to try them at the track.

Thanks for the info on them.

Where did you order them from?????

gfong · 02-06-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 03Mach150BP

Where did you order them from?????

Got them direct from Hoosier Tire Canada. Of course they are made in Indiana and than shipped over here to the Canadian outlet. His price beat was awesome for them even when converted to American. He is shipping them tomorrow and should be here on Wed or Thursday.

Hoosier Tire Canada
117-119 Cushman Road
St Catherines, Ontario
Canada

I was at the Autorama car show in Toronto on Friday and Hoosier had their booth set up. I spoke to the guy and I really liked how the tires looked and heard some good things about them. I decided to give them a try. We will see how it goes.

3150Mach1 · 02-06-2006, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gfong

Got them direct from Hoosier Tire Canada. Of course they are made in Indiana and than shipped over here to the Canadian outlet. His price beat was awesome for them even when converted to American. He is shipping them tomorrow and should be here on Wed or Thursday.

Hoosier Tire Canada
117-119 Cushman Road
St Catherines, Ontario
Canada

I was at the Autorama car show in Toronto on Friday and Hoosier had their booth set up. I spoke to the guy and I really liked how the tires looked and heard some good things about them. I decided to give them a try. We will see how it goes.

Of course you will take pics and post!!!!!!

01-26-2006, 08:24 AM	#1
DanK Blessed Hellride Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rineyville, Ky. Posts: 1,968	Anyone try or hear of results of Hoosier drag radials? How do they compare with the MT DR is mainly what I'm wondering comparing same sizes. Any news on them? Thanks. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 Build Date: May 12, 2003 Mods: Aircharger, Borla Stinger cat- back, PHP intake spacer

01-26-2006, 10:20 AM	#2
gfong Greg Fonger Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,416	Re: Anyone try or hear of results of Hoosier drag radials? I asked that a bit ago and got zero responses. lol I know one Cobra owner who used the Hoosiers and he said they were awesome but did not last for nothing. If you look at the tread pattern it reminds you of a MT bias ply "et street." The one thing I like about them is that they are "white lettered" Reminds me of the old Polyglass Raised White Letter Firestones back in the day! I am sure a few remember those! Another benefit about these is that they are a non-directional tire/tread pattern so you could hide the lettering if you liked and also when rotating them would be easier and cost effective, so longevity could come in to play at the track. Yes you can rotate the BFG's and the Nittos and the MT's but you need to take them off the rim to do that or run them backwards against the tread. I am seriously looking into these to try out. Good luck. http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/...hlight=hoosier Attached Thumbnails Last edited by gfong; 01-26-2006 at 10:42 AM.

02-05-2006, 11:17 AM	#3
ahmach1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 167	Re: Anyone try or hear of results of Hoosier drag radials? I was talking with a couple of reps from Hoosier a couple of weeks ago and asked them about thier drag radials. They couldn't tell me anything about them. All they knew is that the company made a drag radial. From a picture in their catalog, it looks like a slick with two grooves in them. (Not slits, like the MT streets.) Art __________________ Vortech SC, AEM methanol, Global West SFC, BMR uca/lca, Magnaflow catbacks, 4.10, 31 spline moser, truetrac, 3600 stall.

02-05-2006, 11:30 AM	#4
8616v Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: omaha NE Posts: 804	Re: Anyone try or hear of results of Hoosier drag radials? how di they compare to the MT's in price? __________________ '86 Scirocco 16v '03 20AE '03 Mach 1 Azure Blue ...went IRS...never looked back... Born: 03/26/2003 Bought: 09/07/2005

02-05-2006, 08:53 PM	#6
ahmach1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 167	Re: Anyone try or hear of results of Hoosier drag radials? P275/40R-17 $190. Hoosier website. Art __________________ Vortech SC, AEM methanol, Global West SFC, BMR uca/lca, Magnaflow catbacks, 4.10, 31 spline moser, truetrac, 3600 stall.

02-06-2006, 09:40 AM	#7
gfong Greg Fonger Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,416	Re: Anyone try or hear of results of Hoosier drag radials? Here are some actual pics of them. They look stout!

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