HOOSIER
9th August 2012
Hoosier R6s kick ass!!
Lap times at Sepang International Circuit were cut by 5 SECONDS over Toyo R888 of the same size (17") & 3 SECONDS over Bridgestone RE55S (18" - no longer in production).. These are very grippy tires and I can carry more speed through the high speed corners.
Best of all, it is REASONABLY PRICED against other brands of semi-slicks!! Definitely value for $$$.. Looking forward to having more fun on the Hoosier R6 in the next couple of track days!!
Toyo R888 -> Hoosier R6
- Vincent Kaw (Honda Civic Type R), Traction Circle Club member (frequent Sepang International Circuit trackie)
22nd Feburary 2012
Hoosier R6 typically provide a 3 to 4 second benefit over normal semi-slick tires. I have used Hoosiers on a Porsche 997 GT3-RS, Mitsubishi EVO 9 and on my current car, Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera.
In all cases, the transformation in handling was amazing. From a car that would require more throttle and steering modulation in order to keep a line and compensate for sliding and gradual changes in handling as tires got hotter, the R6 will typically hold their temperatures perfectly throughout many laps and literally transform the car such that it handles like its on rails.
Amazingly, the tires also offer a gradual break away as well thus ensuring no sudden nasty surprises and ensuring that there is always the necessary feedback required to keep the car at the limits but ensuring one does not push beyond.
When combined with the cost of a set of dedicated rims, the cost surprisingly still works out cheaper than chewing through numerous road tires especially if one is a regular track goer.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Pirelli PZero Corsa System -> Hoosier R6
- Harold Gan (Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni), BMW-SG member (frequent Sepang International Circuit trackie)
22nd Feburary 2012
Hoosier R6 are excellent track tires that give you so much confidence in your driving. Not exactly a full blown race tires but in terms of grip, that are a lot closer to the full race version of many slicks. What I also like about these tires is that they are very predictable.
Hoosier R6 are excellent track tires that give you so much confidence in your driving. Not exactly a full blown race tires but in terms of grip, that are a lot closer to the full race version of many slicks. What I also like about these tires is that they are very predictable.
Those who wish to have good lap times and can afford to spend on a set of rims and have them kept in M'SIA, go for Hoosiers and forget about normal semi-slicks.
It comes in various sizes for road cars which is a plus.
I AM A FAN!!
Pirelli PZero Corsa System -> Michelin Pilot Sport Cup -> Hoosier R6
- Jackson Hartini (BMW E90 M3), BMW-SG member (frequent Sepang International Circuit trackie)
For HOOSIER tires,
For OTHER brands,