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what would be a recommended 'Hoosier prep'
Normally I'd say "it's on Hoosier's website - look it up." But I'm in a good mood and somone already posted this on another thread:
INITIAL HEAT CYCLE
First laps are critical for setting up the durability and competitive life.
Pressures should be 3-5 psi higher than normal use.
First session restricted to 10-15 minutes (4-7 laps).
Early part of the session should be run at an easy pace, with the speed gradually
increased until the end of the session.
Best progression: take 4-7 laps to accomplish this break-in
Final lap should be run at the fastest possible speed with the goal to have the tire temp
as high as possible on the last lap without "shocking" the tire during the warm up laps.
Allow tires to cool at normal rate.
CURE TIME
After initial heat cycle, length of time the tire is allowed to set is more important.
Minimum to be beneficial is 24 hours. (Not "the next day"). Any less than this is a waste
of time.
Optimum is to allow a week before using the tire again.
Following the recommended break-in procedure will require a lot of planning to make it
work. The benefits to doing it right include greatly increased tire life as well as consistent
performance and durability under stress. It can save you a lot of money.
TIRE TEMPERATURE RECOMMENDATIONS
For best performance the expected temperature range will vary from track to track. Generally,
optimum traction will be generated when the pit lane temps show 180-200°F.
Note: Use of static infra-red pyrometers is an inaccurate method to monitor tire temps.
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