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LEGENDS => General => Topic started by: wolfpack1992 on February 05, 2020, 08:26:10 am
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I know there are talks about US Legands changing from the Federal tires to Hoosiers. When is this going to be happening and if we already have the federals will we be able to use them for the 2020 season, the reason for this is when I get my tax return I will be looking to purchase a new set of tires. I don't want to buy federals if we wont be allowed to run them
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Last I heard, this tire change won't happen this year. I assume it will be like last time they changed the tire rule, and you will still be able to run the Federal and American Racer tires until the following year.
Steve
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Now I am hearing that the Hoosier tires might be available in May.
And the Federal and American Racer tires will still be legal for this year.
I guess we will just have to wait and see if the change takes place.
Steve
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I emailed Scott Reinhardt the INEX General Manager he told me that we would be able to blend the Federal and Hoosier but may have to use the Hoosier at like the shootouts and Nationals.
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I am hearing the same. There was an interesting interview on LN about the Hoosier tires. Tire stagger is going to be a big part of getting the car to work well with these bias ply tires.
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Yes that is why I will be using the feds at my local track to try and win maybe while the others are figuring out the Hoosiers lol. I'll buy a set of Hoosiers but may not use them till next year. Im also hoping they will be less expensive and not have much tire fall off?
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If you buy them for next year, be sure to store them properly. Store in dark bags (garbage bags work well) and in a warm space. Tires do not like hot or extremely cold temps for storage. Basements or heated garages usually work well.
The tire stagger game is going to be interesting for those that have never used stagger before. I've used Hoosiers in other series of racing; They tend to leak air rather quickly. Keep an air compressor or air tank handy. You can grow stagger by over inflating the tires and leave out in the sun (or a hot space). I think I read that they are going to limit stagger to 1". I'm not sure you will need that much; But it will be interesting to see how the tire rule will read.
Steve
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Yeah I have a set of feds in black trash bags in my living room at the moment lol my wife hates it but thats the only space i got. Yeah I have a little help from a fellow driver who will help some but it will be a learning curve. I just hope they are not to expensive.
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So... I was looking through an old thread (back when we still had to run the BFG tires). Myself and a couple others were interested in Hoosier and a few other tires for non-INEX events. Randy brought up the point that the softer compound tires cause a lot more grip and was tearing up suspension mounting points. You have to remember that this was before double shear rear end mounting points were the norm and 2 piece axles were pretty common. It still may be a point to keep an eye on with this new tire change.
Steve
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Oh I see, hopefully at least someone will use them and we can tell what the tires are really affecting on the car itself
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I have not seen anything posted by anyone who actually tested the tires.
Steve
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I have heard the big teams in Charlotte NC have tested and used them but there not sharing, their keeping it a secret
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I'm hearing they are going to be 119.99 and will be released on April 1
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I am hearing the same. I am already seeing a lot of Federal and AR tires up for sale.
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Yes I heard from a dealer here in NC April 1 is the day they release them. I have bought Feds for the season but Ill but the Hoosiers sometime in June or July
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Latest tire info:
https://www.uslegendcars.com/documents/2020-hoosier-tire-legend-car-asphalt.pdf
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Yep I will run the feds for a little then will buy a set of the Hoosiers
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Have been reading a few angry responses from people that were hoping to mix and match tires until the tires are mandatory for next season. I guess I can understand the dirt guys, as the ARs are apparently bias ply as well. I do think that the Hoosiers are going to be a good choice. I am also seeing that some tracks are planning to start out their season with the Hoosiers.
Steve
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you have to use the tires as a set cant mix and match
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Gotta love Mike; He tells it like it is, and separates the truth from the myths. I know most of us are all speculating on the new tires. Borrowed this from another site: Mike Gwaltney: Ok so here's the deal so we can quit with all the nonsense.
Pavement tires had NO markings.
Dirt tires came hot marked but not sure they will next time. They were asked not to have any marks but these did. I know. , I got them.
I got 5 pallets of pavement tires. I grabbed 6 off each pallet.
Tires measured 70 1/2. 70 3/4 and a occasional 71 with no air around the outside edge.
Mounted ..add 1 inch to that measurement and u will be close .
Staggar in my sets were 9/16 to 11/16. Without stretching. You wont get 1 1/2. Staggar out of these tires. And yes dealers do have them in their possession and will start to distribute when we are told to do so. Some areas that start racing early...like us...got them first and will distribute for races starting this month. There...that's the story. So everyone can stop all the what ifs and all the other untruths.
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well there you go