Ok here go's, I attended a car meet last Sat.(7th) in Concord N.H. A few friends & I went in our rides, a FFR, a Unique & my ERA. We met up with serval other rides, 3 gt40's & mabe 5 or 6 other AC's. It made a really nice entrance group as we were all parked @ the main entrance to the show in a seperate section set up by the promoters. One of the GT 40 owners also had a ERA (his better half's) just like mine only a slightly older FE (428 c/oiler) build, but also top notch, even same color.
He had just bought a set of Hoosier tires for this S/C. They are the best fit for a 15" Trigo rim set on a 427 S/C I have seen sence I was a kid; looking at the original set ups! Every bit the style & look of the Goodyear Billboards, & according to him they stick like road racing slicks! They are
Hoosier Billboards & Not DOT Approved. But in fact
Oval Dirt Track Race Tires. How do they handle in the rain? Who knows; I don't drive in the rain. But my guess would be about the same as GY Billboards. You have a choice of rubber compounds. I presently run MT S/R's & they handle & wear good. But they are no match for these Hoosier's in looks (they fill the wheel wells perfectly!) or
Cost! Try less than
$500.00 for the set!! If they make the summer (1K to 2.5K mi. est.) with regular & spirited driving! WaHoo!! My guess/hope is they will last/perform as well as Avon's. The GT 40/AC owner seems quite confident they will
Below is a listing of what he put on his AC & what I plan to have on mine next spring!!
If you wish to view this option for your AC go to
Hoosier.com look in the tire catalog. Under "Oval Track Dirt" "Late Model/ E-Mod/Street Stock Dirt" For the rear tire look for
Item# 36226. For the front look for
Item#36103 All the spec's are listed. Some of you who might be reading this & know who I am speaking of & also know these cars. This guy knows his stuff (IMHO) & I will not list his name for privacy reasons. Any way; It's is another tire option for you to chew on!
ENJOY THE ADDICTION THERE IS NO CURE 