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[WAY]

Has anyone here tried Hoosier R6? It appears to be the only semi-slicks available in 245/35ZR18. How does it compare to the likes of Advan 048 and Pilot Sport Cup? Is this tyre road legal for driving to the track and back? Thanks.

[Gary@TireRack]

Originally Posted by WAY

Has anyone here tried Hoosier R6? It appears to be the only semi-slicks available in 245/35ZR18. How does it compare to the likes of Advan 048 and Pilot Sport Cup? Is this tyre road legal for driving to the track and back? Thanks.

This tire has 4/32 of tread depth to start. It is DOT legal here in the states. It is a very popular competition tire that has extremely high levels of grip.
It is very similar to the other two tires you mention. It might have a little better grip than both of those but it does not wear quite as well, if that is a concern.

Gill

[RedTRex]

If you intend to Autocross I would get A6s instead, the R6s will not warm up enough.

[mikeo]

I ran the HooHoo A6 last season in autocross. Stickiest damn tire I've ever driven, with equally short lifespan. The R6 should last a little longer being more for the track than autocross. The R6 will have significantly more grip than the two tires you mentioned. Be advised that Hoosiers being a lightweight race tire tend to give up air over time (no inner liner, I was told). Went to remount the race wheels on the e36 M3 after the winter off-season and all 4 were flat--freaked me out.

[WAY]

Significantly more grip than the Pilot Sport Cup and A048? Really? Wow that would be pretty incredible! A Pilot Sport Cup will last me 3 track days, how many will these last though?

[WAY]

Originally Posted by RedTRex

If you intend to Autocross I would get A6s instead, the R6s will not warm up enough.

I don't autocross. I am going to use these for track days instead.

[mikeo]

Originally Posted by WAY

Significantly more grip than the Pilot Sport Cup and A048? Really? Wow that would be pretty incredible! A Pilot Sport Cup will last me 3 track days, how many will these last though?

It's the hot DOT R-compound tire here in the U.S., Way. Nothing better except a true race slick (which is illegal on the street). I haven't driven a PS Cup, but the A048 I have and it is not in the same league.

[WAY]

I'm sold! Placing order now with some Enkei goodies.

[m3bs]

Originally Posted by WAY

Significantly more grip than the Pilot Sport Cup and A048? Really? Wow that would be pretty incredible! A Pilot Sport Cup will last me 3 track days, how many will these last though?

If you only get 3 days out of the PSC, you probably won't make it through a day with the Hoosiers. I've found the PSC to be the longest wearing track tire I've tried, although they are still subject to loss of grip due to heat cycling.

[WAY]

Damn! Oh well never mind. I am willing to give this one a go and see what happens. The thing is, I have a lot of options locally for 245/40/18 such as RE55s, but nothing in 245/35/18. Given how marginal the clearance is going to be, that extra height in the tyre may give me issues. So let me try this one out first and if I last 1 track day out of it, so be it.