how to know when hoosier slicks are toast - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

stellasmechanic · 03-06-2009, 09:24 PM

Can anyone tell me what to look for on my hoosier slicks to see when i need to replace them? They are true slicks 28x9x15. I bought them used and was told they were used at a couple test and tunes and i have used them for about 20 runs. My mickey thompsons have an arrow but the hoosiers dont have any wear indicator that i have seen There is a circle all the way around the tires about a quarter inch down from the tread surface.

Can anyone give me an idea at least what to check so that i dont accidently go down the track with an unsafe tire.

my fear · 03-06-2009, 10:58 PM

go until you see nylon cords in the tread.

stellasmechanic · 03-06-2009, 11:04 PM

is that safe

That was my plan....i will just check after every run and see how it goes.

Hopefully i just get new ones in the next two-months.

my fear · 03-06-2009, 11:57 PM

well its not gonna go from like tread to full cords. just race and check on them periodically. you'll be fine

03-06-2009, 09:24 PM	#1
stellasmechanic Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cocoa FL Posts: 1,207	how to know when hoosier slicks are toast Can anyone tell me what to look for on my hoosier slicks to see when i need to replace them? They are true slicks 28x9x15. I bought them used and was told they were used at a couple test and tunes and i have used them for about 20 runs. My mickey thompsons have an arrow but the hoosiers dont have any wear indicator that i have seen There is a circle all the way around the tires about a quarter inch down from the tread surface. Can anyone give me an idea at least what to check so that i dont accidently go down the track with an unsafe tire.

03-06-2009, 10:58 PM	#2
my fear oooooo snaaps.... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DALLAS, TX Posts: 592	Re: how to know when hoosier slicks are toast go until you see nylon cords in the tread. __________________ 2003 DSG mach 1:best 1/4-12.81 at 106.0 spinning, new times soon. Performance: HPP tuned 390hp and 422trq on 4lbs precision 7675 billet wheel turbo kit...FRPP 4.10...RAM Powergrip clutch...SPEC billet steel flywheel...MGW shifter...FIORE quadrant...Steeda firewall adjuster...Roy's 1/2" intake spacer...EGR delete...HPM megabite Jr. upper and lower arms. Looks: 03 Cobra wheels...03 Sideskirts...01 Tail lights...01 Front bumper

03-06-2009, 11:04 PM	#3
stellasmechanic Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cocoa FL Posts: 1,207	Re: how to know when hoosier slicks are toast is that safe That was my plan....i will just check after every run and see how it goes. Hopefully i just get new ones in the next two-months.

03-06-2009, 11:57 PM	#4
my fear oooooo snaaps.... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DALLAS, TX Posts: 592	Re: how to know when hoosier slicks are toast well its not gonna go from like tread to full cords. just race and check on them periodically. you'll be fine __________________ 2003 DSG mach 1:best 1/4-12.81 at 106.0 spinning, new times soon. Performance: HPP tuned 390hp and 422trq on 4lbs precision 7675 billet wheel turbo kit...FRPP 4.10...RAM Powergrip clutch...SPEC billet steel flywheel...MGW shifter...FIORE quadrant...Steeda firewall adjuster...Roy's 1/2" intake spacer...EGR delete...HPM megabite Jr. upper and lower arms. Looks: 03 Cobra wheels...03 Sideskirts...01 Tail lights...01 Front bumper

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