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jeffro503 3/5/2019 8:18am
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snape99 wrote:
For people running the Hoosier tyres, are people running the 120 size rear on 250f bikes?
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Justin
moto671z wrote:
I just installed the 110 on the stock 1.85” 250f rim. It measures 4.6” across the side knobs which is about the same as the Dunlop...
I just installed the 110 on the stock 1.85” 250f rim. It measures 4.6” across the side knobs which is about the same as the Dunlop mx 33 in 100 size. The Bridgestone x20 100 I took off measure 4.8” across the knobs. The Hoosier has a noticeably sharper arc profile than the Bridgestone/Dunlop. The Hoosier 110 weighs almost 2 pounds lighter than the bridgestone x20 100.

I am not sure how the 120 would look on a 1.85” rim but according to Hoosier’s tech specs you can run it.
Is there a reason why their number / size system doesn't match up to other available tire brands? Their 120 is slightly smaller than a normal 110? I take it the front tires are numbered weird too?
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Hoosier will be at the Fasthouse presents 2 Stroke World Championships at Glen Helen on April 20th with a display and not confirmed by me but I think tires to sell as well.
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Mr. Info wrote:
Hoosier will be at the Fasthouse presents 2 Stroke World Championships at Glen Helen on April 20th with a display and not confirmed by me but...
Hoosier will be at the Fasthouse presents 2 Stroke World Championships at Glen Helen on April 20th with a display and not confirmed by me but I think tires to sell as well.
Oh...do they have a "vintage" class?

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snape99 wrote:
For people running the Hoosier tyres, are people running the 120 size rear on 250f bikes?
Cheers
Justin
moto671z wrote:
I just installed the 110 on the stock 1.85” 250f rim. It measures 4.6” across the side knobs which is about the same as the Dunlop...
I just installed the 110 on the stock 1.85” 250f rim. It measures 4.6” across the side knobs which is about the same as the Dunlop mx 33 in 100 size. The Bridgestone x20 100 I took off measure 4.8” across the knobs. The Hoosier has a noticeably sharper arc profile than the Bridgestone/Dunlop. The Hoosier 110 weighs almost 2 pounds lighter than the bridgestone x20 100.

I am not sure how the 120 would look on a 1.85” rim but according to Hoosier’s tech specs you can run it.
jeffro503 wrote:
Is there a reason why their number / size system doesn't match up to other available tire brands? Their 120 is slightly smaller than a normal...
Is there a reason why their number / size system doesn't match up to other available tire brands? Their 120 is slightly smaller than a normal 110? I take it the front tires are numbered weird too?
They aren’t so much as , don’t match up to other brands as they are measured across the carcass width, if that makes sense, how that carcass puts the footprint on the ground may be misconstrued as the actual width of the tire. Which I assure you does not have an adverse effect on traction, actually the opposite, because the front tire looks wider than a standard 80/100 but it rolls through ruts as well as any other 80 tire out there.
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Derek Harris 3/5/2019 10:37am
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It's no different than the pirelli and michelin front 80-100 being smaller than the dunlop

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dust1905 3/5/2019 11:26am
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And where can I purchase them from?
Hoosier uses a Distributor system and the distributors can setup dealers from within. Here is a list of the domestic distributors.


HOOSIER TIRE EAST
56-H Loomis Street Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 646-9646
rob@hoosiertireeast.com
http://www.hoosiertireeast.com

Distributor supports:
Asphalt Oval, ATV, Circuit Racing, Dirt Oval, Drag Racing, Karting/Quarter Midgets, Pro Street


HOOSIER TIRE GREAT PLAINS (NE)
12252 N. 153rd Circle Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 281-9700
sales@hoosiertiregp.com
http://www.hoosiertiregp.com/

Distributor supports:
Asphalt Oval, ATV, Dirt Oval, Drag Racing


HOOSIER TIRE MID-ATLANTIC (PA)
110 South Pike Road, #207 Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 360-8000
sales@hoosiermidatlantic.com
http://www.hoosiermidatlantic.com/

Distributor supports:
Asphalt Oval, ATV, Dirt Oval, Drag Racing


HOOSIER TIRE MID-ATLANTIC (MD)
2931 Industrial Park Drive Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 833-2061
sales@hoosiermidatlantic.com
http://www.hoosiermidatlantic.com/

Distributor supports:
Asphalt Oval, ATV, Dirt Oval, Drag Racing


HOOSIER TIRE MIDWEST (INDIANAPOLIS)
4155 North CR 1000 E., Suite A Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 858-1234
hoosiertiregirl@gmail.com
http://www.racetires.com/

Distributor supports:
Asphalt Oval, ATV, Circuit Racing, Dirt Oval, Drag Racing, Karting/Quarter Midgets, Pro Street


HOOSIER TIRE MIDWEST (PLYMOUTH)
1801 Jim Neu Drive Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-8344
hoosiertireply@aim.com
http://www.racetires.com/

Distributor supports:
Asphalt Oval, ATV, Circuit Racing, Dirt Oval, Drag Racing, Karting/Quarter Midgets, Pro Street


HOOSIER TIRE MIDWEST (SPRINGFIELD)
3886 E. State Route 54 Springfield, IL 62707
217-522-1955
jessica@racetires.com
http://www.racetires.com/

Distributor supports:
Asphalt Oval, ATV, Circuit Racing, Dirt Oval, Drag Racing, Karting/Quarter Midgets, Pro Street


HOOSIER TIRE NORTH
21601 John Deere Lane Rogers, MN 55374
763-428-8780
bfollmer1@aol.com
http://www.hoosiertirenorth.com/

Distributor supports:
Asphalt Oval, ATV, Circuit Racing, Dirt Oval, Drag Racing, Karting/Quarter Midgets, Pro Street


HOOSIER TIRE OHIO VALLEY
1933 Staunton Turnpike Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 428-5000
todd@poske.com
https://www.poske.com/

Distributor supports:
Asphalt Oval, ATV, Dirt Oval, Drag Racing


HOOSIER TIRE SOUTH DIRT OVAL
P.O. Box 1437 Clinton, TN 37717
(865) 457-9888
hoosierjustin@bellsouth.net

Distributor supports:
Dirt Oval, Karting/Quarter Midgets


HOOSIER TIRE SOUTH ROAD & DRAG
P.O. Box 6080 Maryville, TN 37802
(865) 984-3232
road&drag@hoosiertiresouth.com

Distributor supports:
Circuit Racing, Drag Racing, Pro Street


HOOSIER TIRE SOUTHWEST (MESQUITE, TX)
103 Gross Road, Bldg. A Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 289-RACE
tom@smileysracing.com
http://www.smileysracing.com

Distributor supports:
Asphalt Oval, ATV, Circuit Racing, Dirt Oval, Drag Racing, Karting/Quarter Midgets, Pro Street


HOOSIER TIRE SOUTHWEST (OK)
3208 SW 59th, Suite A Oklahoma City, OK 73119
(405) 686-7112
tom@smileysracing.com
http://www.smileysracing.com

Distributor supports:
Asphalt Oval, ATV, Circuit Racing, Dirt Oval, Drag Racing, Karting/Quarter Midgets, Pro Street


HOOSIER TIRE SOUTHWEST (HOUSTON, TX)
1622 Sawdust Road The Woodlands, Texas 77380
(281) 362-7872
tom@smileysracing.com
http://www.smileysracing.com

Distributor supports:
Asphalt Oval, ATV, Circuit Racing, Dirt Oval, Drag Racing, Karting/Quarter Midgets


HOOSIER TIRE WEST
2608 E. California Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 485-4612
racing@hoosiertirewest.com
http://www.hoosiertirewest.com

Distributor supports:
Asphalt Oval, ATV, Circuit Racing, Dirt Oval, Drag Racing, Karting/Quarter Midgets, Pro Street
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moto671z 3/5/2019 12:00pm
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snape99 wrote:
For people running the Hoosier tyres, are people running the 120 size rear on 250f bikes?
Cheers
Justin
moto671z wrote:
I just installed the 110 on the stock 1.85” 250f rim. It measures 4.6” across the side knobs which is about the same as the Dunlop...
I just installed the 110 on the stock 1.85” 250f rim. It measures 4.6” across the side knobs which is about the same as the Dunlop mx 33 in 100 size. The Bridgestone x20 100 I took off measure 4.8” across the knobs. The Hoosier has a noticeably sharper arc profile than the Bridgestone/Dunlop. The Hoosier 110 weighs almost 2 pounds lighter than the bridgestone x20 100.

I am not sure how the 120 would look on a 1.85” rim but according to Hoosier’s tech specs you can run it.
jeffro503 wrote:
Is there a reason why their number / size system doesn't match up to other available tire brands? Their 120 is slightly smaller than a normal...
Is there a reason why their number / size system doesn't match up to other available tire brands? Their 120 is slightly smaller than a normal 110? I take it the front tires are numbered weird too?
Keep in mind that I’m referencing a 1.85” rim. The 2.15” will widen the visual footprint slightly. To Nicks point, the visual width of a tire may be misleading and perhaps the more important width is the impression width / footprint under load which is related to the carcass characteristics.

Dunlop defines a width for the 100 rear as 4.61” which I can confirm by measuring across the side knobs on a 1.85” rim with a caliper. The 100 Bridgestone x20 on the other hand was much wider at 4.80”.
https://www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com/tire-line/geomax-mx33/

Hoosier defines the width of there 80 front as 3.85” which I can confirm by measuring across the side knobs on a 1.60” rim.
https://www.hoosiertire.com/news/article/68864/Hoosier_Launches_New_80/…

Hoosier defines a width for the 110 As 5.00”. Measuring the same way across the side knobs on a 1.85” I am getting 4.6”. Perhaps a 2.15” will flatten it closer to the 5.00”.
https://www.hoosiertire.com/news/article/67964/Hoosier_Offers_New_110/9…

Interesting enough, Hoosier says their 120 is 6.5” wide which is much larger than 10% you would assume if you follow the size convention. They also specify that a 120 can be ran in a 1.85” rim.
https://www.hoosiertire.com/news/article/68116/Hoosier_Announces_New_12…

Aside from visual profile, I am not sure how squeezing these wider tires on the smaller wheel impacts performance.
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Jrewing 3/5/2019 1:36pm
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snape99 wrote:
For people running the Hoosier tyres, are people running the 120 size rear on 250f bikes?
Cheers
Justin
moto671z wrote:
I just installed the 110 on the stock 1.85” 250f rim. It measures 4.6” across the side knobs which is about the same as the Dunlop...
I just installed the 110 on the stock 1.85” 250f rim. It measures 4.6” across the side knobs which is about the same as the Dunlop mx 33 in 100 size. The Bridgestone x20 100 I took off measure 4.8” across the knobs. The Hoosier has a noticeably sharper arc profile than the Bridgestone/Dunlop. The Hoosier 110 weighs almost 2 pounds lighter than the bridgestone x20 100.

I am not sure how the 120 would look on a 1.85” rim but according to Hoosier’s tech specs you can run it.
jeffro503 wrote:
Is there a reason why their number / size system doesn't match up to other available tire brands? Their 120 is slightly smaller than a normal...
Is there a reason why their number / size system doesn't match up to other available tire brands? Their 120 is slightly smaller than a normal 110? I take it the front tires are numbered weird too?
A Michelin 80-100 is narrow and low profile, their 90 is equal to an 80 in dunlop.
Pirelli 110 are a big 110, bigger than a Dunlop, Bridgestone 110 and much bigger than Hoosier, which was a touch bigger than a pirelli 100.
I'd run a 110 Hoosier on a 250f. 350 like I did was pushing it.
Some of the weight difference would come from the physical difference, smaller = lighter obviously.
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snackfedbear 3/5/2019 1:50pm
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Can someone note the actual differences between the 20,25, &30?

Looks like the same tread pattern from pics on their website.
Derek Harris 3/5/2019 2:05pm
3/5/2019 2:05pm
snackfedbear wrote:
Can someone note the actual differences between the 20,25, &30?

Looks like the same tread pattern from pics on their website.
Compound
Derek Harris 3/5/2019 2:30pm
3/5/2019 2:30pm
Derek Harris wrote:
Compound
snackfedbear wrote:
So 20 is harder or softer?
read the keefer article or listen to podcast for better details

20 is softer
30 is harder

I assume hoosier might offer a wider range eventually.

One thing I am curious on is tread pattern - it's clearly stolen from dunlop - not a question of that. While the tire is totally different - I find i curious dunlop has allowed this.

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Jrewing 3/5/2019 4:41pm
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Derek Harris wrote:
Compound
snackfedbear wrote:
So 20 is harder or softer?
Derek Harris wrote:
read the keefer article or listen to podcast for better details 20 is softer 30 is harder I assume hoosier might offer a wider range eventually...
read the keefer article or listen to podcast for better details

20 is softer
30 is harder

I assume hoosier might offer a wider range eventually.

One thing I am curious on is tread pattern - it's clearly stolen from dunlop - not a question of that. While the tire is totally different - I find i curious dunlop has allowed this.

What model Dunlop?
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snape99 3/5/2019 4:54pm
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snackfedbear wrote:
So 20 is harder or softer?
Derek Harris wrote:
read the keefer article or listen to podcast for better details 20 is softer 30 is harder I assume hoosier might offer a wider range eventually...
read the keefer article or listen to podcast for better details

20 is softer
30 is harder

I assume hoosier might offer a wider range eventually.

One thing I am curious on is tread pattern - it's clearly stolen from dunlop - not a question of that. While the tire is totally different - I find i curious dunlop has allowed this.

Jrewing wrote:
What model Dunlop?
The 110 kind of looks like a pirelli mx32 and the 120 looks like a Dunlop mx3s
Cheers cheerio chur cuz jrewing
Derek Harris 3/5/2019 5:59pm
3/5/2019 5:59pm Edited Date/Time 3/5/2019 6:02pm
snackfedbear wrote:
So 20 is harder or softer?
Derek Harris wrote:
read the keefer article or listen to podcast for better details 20 is softer 30 is harder I assume hoosier might offer a wider range eventually...
read the keefer article or listen to podcast for better details

20 is softer
30 is harder

I assume hoosier might offer a wider range eventually.

One thing I am curious on is tread pattern - it's clearly stolen from dunlop - not a question of that. While the tire is totally different - I find i curious dunlop has allowed this.

Jrewing wrote:
What model Dunlop?
mx3s

All sizes same pattern

The pattern is for all intents - identical

This is nothing new, the pirelli front midsoft (out for ages) was copied by michelin soft and newest maxxis "MC" tire is identical pattern

Not identical tires or feel.
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Nick_Lalanne 3/6/2019 6:20am
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I have 2 of the hoosier rears. i have the 120/90-18 (30 compound) on a yz250 and 110/90-19 (20 compound) on a 350sxf

Im still searching for some settings i like on the Ktm, i normally run the smaller 250f tires on the 350 but i think i would like the 120 in the hoosier better.

The Yz on the otherhand, is amazing, this tire on a 2 stroke is the best thing ever designed. The less weight allows me to get into the powerband quicker, The tire has really made the bike much more enjoyable to ride.

https://www.facebook.com/nick.lalanne.333/videos/vb.608533883/101566219…
https://www.facebook.com/nick.lalanne.333/videos/vb.608533883/101566219…
https://www.facebook.com/nick.lalanne.333/videos/vb.608533883/101566140…
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Derek Harris 3/6/2019 8:22am
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Nick_Lalanne wrote:
I have 2 of the hoosier rears. i have the 120/90-18 (30 compound) on a yz250 and 110/90-19 (20 compound) on a 350sxf Im still searching...
I have 2 of the hoosier rears. i have the 120/90-18 (30 compound) on a yz250 and 110/90-19 (20 compound) on a 350sxf

Im still searching for some settings i like on the Ktm, i normally run the smaller 250f tires on the 350 but i think i would like the 120 in the hoosier better.

The Yz on the otherhand, is amazing, this tire on a 2 stroke is the best thing ever designed. The less weight allows me to get into the powerband quicker, The tire has really made the bike much more enjoyable to ride.

https://www.facebook.com/nick.lalanne.333/videos/vb.608533883/101566219…
https://www.facebook.com/nick.lalanne.333/videos/vb.608533883/101566219…
https://www.facebook.com/nick.lalanne.333/videos/vb.608533883/101566140…
Forgive my stupidity - why the 120 on the 2 smoker and 110 on the 350?
The 350 is a solid 7-9 hp up on the 2 smoke.

Sounds like the compound of the 30 maybe suits you better? Can you tell any difference there between the 2 - if course totally different bikes.
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Nick_Lalanne 3/6/2019 11:11am
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Derek Harris wrote:
Forgive my stupidity - why the 120 on the 2 smoker and 110 on the 350? The 350 is a solid 7-9 hp up on the...
Forgive my stupidity - why the 120 on the 2 smoker and 110 on the 350?
The 350 is a solid 7-9 hp up on the 2 smoke.

Sounds like the compound of the 30 maybe suits you better? Can you tell any difference there between the 2 - if course totally different bikes.
Well on the 350 i have always ran a 100-90-19, this was recommended by a fellow 350 rider years ago and i love the way it handled so when going to the Hoosier i went to the closest to what they had. After riding it i will try the 120 next time i get tires.

The yz is built as a trail bike, in the trails i want as much traction as i can get. and yes i can feel a massive difference.

Yes i notice a difference between the two and In all honesty i think the 18" on the 350 would be really good for moto. If your a faster rider the tire will do better also. Now let me also say i have only ridden my personal track, and one trail spot with both bikes. I havent had the chance to run around everywhere with them yet. The tire does really well in braking bumps and little chop. I do notice a drastic difference from the dunlops.

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GuyB 3/6/2019 1:02pm
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Just a heads-up... We hear Hoosier will be releasing their 10-inch 50cc tires at Daytona for the Ricky Carmichael Supercross on the 10th and 11th of March. The rears will be a 70/100-10 in a 25 compound and the front will be a 60/100-10 in a 25 compound. They'll be in limited supply, but you can pick them up at the Hoosier Factory semi.

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