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Discussion in 'Tracking & Driver Education' started by Tipo815, Jul 5, 2010.

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  1. Tipo815

    Tipo815 F1 Rookie

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    #1 Tipo815, Jul 5, 2010
    I haven't had any luck finding an alternate brand to my Dunlops that are oem spec tires on my Radical race car. I am not familiar with cross referencing tire sizes so I'm unable to see if Hoosier or one of the other manufacturers has anything close. If anyone is familiar with tires sizes and/or can refer me to a good race tire supplier that would be appreciated. My Dunlops are:

    Front: 200/580R15
    Rear" 265/605R16

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. GuyIncognito

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    #2 GuyIncognito, Jul 6, 2010
  3. KKRace

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    #3 KKRace, Jul 6, 2010
    I'd say call Competion Tires East or Sasco for Goodyear or call Hoosier direct and ask them.
     
  4. Feffman

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    #4 Feffman, Jul 6, 2010
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    I use the Avon slicks from Eric Frisby at Frisby Tire (www.FrisbyRaceTire.com) on my SR3. Quite a bit less expensive then the Dunlop, are easier to source, handle as well and have held up very well. Sizes are noted below.

    Front: 190/570-15
    Rear: 240/600-16

    Mark Pfeffer
     
  5. Dave

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    #5 Dave, Jul 8, 2010
    It's been a while but I used to get mine heat cycled and drop shipped from tirerack.com

    Not sure if they have anything that might fit.


    Good Luck!
     
  6. Tipo815

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    #6 Tipo815, Jul 9, 2010
    Thanks for all the tips. I finally called Hoosier (which I should have probably done before) and found out that they are testing tires for the Radical (same size). They plan to be in production at the end of the month. No prices as of yet but undoubtedly going to be cheaper than the Dunlops at $1400 a set!
     

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