0Randy@DRM

Last night I was reading "Grassroots Motorsports" I saw that Hossier came out with a 19" inch tire for the new vettes. I don't know if this is new or old news. Just thought I would share!

Randy

Bink

Very Thank you! I need 19" tires.

Norm_427

I can't find any info about the new tires. Did they mention exactly what sizes they have come out with (Z06 and/or base Vette)?

THANKS

RX7 KLR

It is in a story about the PRI show. They list a 315-40-19 for Ford GT, 325-30-19 for C6 Z06 and 345-30-19 for the Viper scheduled for release in Spring 06'.

0Randy@DRM

I called the "man" out at Hossier. I got his voice mail. I will let you guys know more when I know more.

Randy

0Randy@DRM

I just got off the phone with Hoosier. You are very correct those are the sizes coming out in late March or April. He also said that more 19 inch sizes are coming soon, like for the C6 not ZO6.

I hope this helps someone
Randy

Norm_427

Thanks Randy. That's good to know. I have a C6 Z51 and I was afraid they might not make stock sized tires for it for another year. But this is good news!

THANKS for getting the info!!!!

Bink

That helps a whole lot. Thanks!! I couldn't find it on their website!!

Allthrottleandsomebottle

This is what Luke@Tirerack posted:
this is the first official announcement directly from Hoosier according to Jeff Spear their AutoX / Road Race Product Manager

the new tire is designed and tested and is coming out very soon

new 19" sizes are:
315/40-19 (Ford GT)
325/30-19 ( C6 Z06)
345/30-19 (Viper SRT10)

the first two will be available in late March and the Viper size in mid-April

these are also new compound/technological version from the previous R3S05 and A3S05 ... They will be known as simply, R6 for road race and A6 for AutoX. All of the existing Hoosier race tires will be converting to the new designs (so, look for a sale on R3S05's and A3S05's in the future)

no additional info is currently available

this message has been posted with the permission of Jeff Spear / Hoosier Tire

RX7 KLR

Well that brings in another factor....The SCCA solo rules do not allow new tires in after Apr 30th, if they get behind and don't have four diameters and six total sizes by then the tires wont be legal for 2006.

talon95

From what I've heard, I think they (Hoosier) intend to hit the April 30th date with the new A6/R6 tires.

Dave G.