Katie,
We have been keeping track of runs on Kumhos on Miatas ( Four 1994s
(195/55/14) and one 1999(205/5?/15)) this year. We have gone through 12
sets. Runs are typically 45-55 seconds and always on asphalt (except for
Rich in Topeka). The smooth guy gets about 140 runs per set and the harsh
guy gets about 95 runs. Hope this helps.
Steve
PS - My opinion is that I'd store the Hoosiers in black trash bags, suck the
air out with a shop vac, seal the bags, store in a cool, dry place and use
them next year. I've never needed to do this (I'm the guy who only gets 95
runs;-) but this is my best guess on how to preserve tires.
----- Original Message -----
From: Kelly, Katie <kkelly@spss.com>
To: <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 1999 6:32 PM
Subject: Hoosiers and Kumho
> Here's my dilemma. I've got a set of Kumhos and Hoosiers that I bought
just
> before Nationals. The Hoosiers were really expensive, and it seems like a
> big waste to go use them for our SFR Slush Series when I could be saving
> them for a National event next year. On the other hand, don't Hoosiers get
> kind of yicky after a certain period of months? I don't want to save these
> Hoosiers for a big event only to discover that also was a waste of $600.
> What to do?
>
> Next question: I have never tallied. What's the average number of runs for
a
> set of Kumhos? Hoosiers? This is on a '96 Miata, and we run primarily on
> abrasive concrete, and sometimes asphalt.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Katie
>
> Katie Kelly
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