Racing Slicks

…Never intended to be driven on the street or exposed to near-freezin g temperatures, Racetrack & Autocross Only special-use tires feature racing slick type tread designs and co mpounds optimized for dry traction to provide the ultimate in acceleration, cornering and braking in dry condit ions*.…

…events in dry conditions where responsiveness and high levels of grip at lower operating temperatures are desirable. A7 tires are also used for road racing on lightweight cars or when competing in cool ambient temperatures where Hoosier's R6 Radials can't be brought up to favorable operating…

…tire turned to the Hoosier A6. Not only are Hoosier race tires high quality, competitive products, they're made right here in Indiana. Building on the success of the Hoosier A6 is the all-new A7. Hoosier's A7 is a DOT-legal slick tread design with alternating five-dash circumferential…

…Never intended to be driven on the street or exposed to near-freezin g temperatures, Racetrack & Autocross Only special-use tires feature racing slick type tread designs and co mpounds optimized for dry traction to provide the ultimate in acceleration, cornering and braking in dry condit ions*.…

…some of those that live in warm climates are still racing. Wherever you may reside, choosing a competition tire can be overwhelming, especially for the beginner. Racetrack & Autocross Only Majority of tires in this class feature a slick type design that offers the top in dry traction, steering…

…Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Inconsequential Racing Tire Cosmetic Conditions Racing tires, even those required by competition rules to meet U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) standards, are designed first-and-foremost to win races. And in order to accomplish that goal, they are…

Hankook's Ventus R-S3 provides an affordable street tire that best mimics the grip of a racing slick intended for the track. The R-S3 entered a very competitive group of Extreme Performance Summer tires dominated by the Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 and the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec, both of…

…capability and longevity. I know it may sound counterintuitive stating removing tread depth results in longer wear, but it's true. With a racing slick, there's no tread design whatsoever, just a contact patch that acts as a single unit. With no tread blocks or water channels, there's no…

…Never intended to be driven on the street or exposed to near-freezing temperatures, Racetrack & Autocross Only special-use tires feature racing slick type tread designs and compounds optimized for dry traction to provide the ultimate in acceleration, cornering and braking in dry conditions*.…

…Extreme Performance Summer tires and dedicated race compound tires has exploded. One of the most popular tires we offer to open lapping and HPDE students is Toyo's R888. While this tire may not be as quick around a road course as a full slick tire such as the Hoosier R7, it does wear…

…Cup 2 R is designed for proficient sports drivers as a racing tyre (semi-slick) for extreme performance and is optimised specifically for use on a dry race track. As with all semi-slicks, there is a tendency for aquaplaning on wet race tracks or road surfaces, especially towards the end of their…