I have a crack showing on the sidewalks of my Hoosier speedsters which was
concerning me. See email chain below for reply from Hoosier, good news and a
little informative.
The crack is located pretty consistently right through the r in Hoosier. Made
me think it might be something related to construction of the tire.
If you want a pic, let me know.
Greg
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jeff Speer [mailto:jaspeer@hoosiertire.com]
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:27 AM
>> To: Blake, Gregory S
>> Subject: RE: Hoosier Speedsters on my 1958 TR3
>>
>> Greg,
>> Thanks for writing me with your concern about this cracking line on your
Speedsters. This is not a concern, as this crack is the edge of the tread
rubber which is applied to the tire and then folded down onto the sidewall.
>>
>> Over time(new tires in Feb. 2012) this line will become more apparent to
the user.
>>
>> I would continue using them if the performance of the tires are still good.
There is no safety concern with this cosmetic issue.
>>
>> Also, I do not think storage conditions had any part of this tire sidewall
cracking, just age or time.
>>
>> Any other questions, please write me.
>>
>>
>> Jeffrey A. Speer
>> Product Manager
>>
>> Hoosier Racing Tire
>> 65465 US Hwy 31
>> Lakeville, IN 46536
>> www.hoosiertire.com
>> Phone: 574-784-3152
>> Fax: 574-784-2385
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Blake, Gregory S [mailto:greg.blake@atkinsglobal.com]
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:28 AM
>> To: Ken Boyle
>> Subject: Hoosier Speedsters on my 1958 TR3
>>
>> To whom it may concern,
>>
>> I have attached a photo of one of my tires on my TR3. The crack shown is
on all tires on both sidewalls in the same location relative to the distance
from the rim. I did not see this kind of cracking on my first set of Hoosiers
purchased in 2009, but can't say that I was looking for it either. This set
was purchased in Feb '12 in Texas. They have plenty of grip left and still
show depth in the tread pattern so I was planning to use them at TWS with CVAR
in September and possibly with SVRA at COTA in Oct, then buy a new set for
next year.
>>
>> I need to know if I should be concerned with this type of cracking? Is
there something that I have done to cause this? Typical storage is car on
jacks, tires remained mounted with minimal pressure stored in corner of my
garage sitting on the side walls stack 4 high. I don't cover the tires while
in the garage.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Greg Blake
>> #4(now #41) Silver TR3. Pic attached of car too.
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