tires

**95rayburn** · 10-26-2016, 09:59 AM

If u had to choose between a Hoosier Lm 20 and a 1300 what would it be and why

**MasterSbilt_Racer** · 10-26-2016, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by 95rayburn

If u had to choose between a Hoosier Lm 20 and a 1300 what would it be and why

1300. No money to UMP! But seriously, it seems the LM20 is a little tougher tire. If there is no worries about heat and wear, go 1300 every time. If there is, maybe LM 20 would be better.

**Punisher88** · 10-26-2016, 04:23 PM

MasterSbilt Racer, I'm headed to st. Louis in december for the gateway nats. Any info on the characteristics of the lm20 and lm40. Be my first time on those compounds. I doubt we'll take the 20's off the fronts or lr all weekend or off the rr unless we make the feature. But just wasn't sure what they're comparable to. Thanks.

**calverton** · 10-26-2016, 06:00 PM

http://www.gatewaydirt.com/2016/09/26/tirerules/ but keep in mind its a 1/5 th mile stuff happens real quick

**Punisher88** · 10-27-2016, 01:27 PM

I know the tire rules. I was just asking how the lm20 performs if the track slicks off in a black streak but still has a big cushion. Or how the lm40 will hold up and which would be best.

**MasterSbilt_Racer** · 10-27-2016, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Punisher88

I know the tire rules. I was just asking how the lm20 performs if the track slicks off in a black streak but still has a big cushion. Or how the lm40 will hold up and which would be best.

Lm40 is closest to a 1600. Same as the 06 Lucas which is 1640.

The LM20 isn't going to produce much traction on black.

**95rayburn** · 10-28-2016, 10:35 PM

Why won't the Lm 20 get traction in the slick?

**MasterSbilt_Racer** · 10-29-2016, 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by 95rayburn

Why won't the Lm 20 get traction in the slick?

I don't know, but 1300 and LM 20 usually spin when they hit the black. At least in my part of the country.
Look how horrible the those cars were at the World when forced to run LM20.

**calverton** · 10-29-2016, 07:13 AM

Not any where the speed at the dome lol

**Punisher88** · 10-29-2016, 07:53 AM

So are you saying if it slicks off even with a large cushion I'd be better off on a 40 rr or 3 40's with a 20 lf?

**calverton** · 10-29-2016, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by MasterSbilt_Racer

I don't know, but 1300 and LM 20 usually spin when they hit the black. At least in my part of the country.Look how horrible the those cars were at the World when forced to run LM20.

Friday night racing was great ,besides this race is temp controlled envoirment

**MasterSbilt_Racer** · 10-29-2016, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by calverton

Friday night racing was great ,besides this race is temp controlled envoirment

That means nothing. Speed mean nothing. It is all in how much moisture it has.

**95rayburn** · 10-30-2016, 06:41 PM

So you need harder tires when the track gets slick?

**calverton** · 10-30-2016, 08:21 PM

hold on hold on tyou only have one corner for choice and that would be right rear no siping and grooving either http://www.gatewaydirt.com/2016/09/26/tirerules/

**calverton** · 10-30-2016, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by Punisher88

I know the tire rules. I was just asking how the lm20 performs if the track slicks off in a black streak but still has a big cushion. Or how the lm40 will hold up and which would be best.

only the right rear is in question

**Matt49** · 10-30-2016, 08:25 PM

Depends somewhat on the abrasiveness of the racing surface. Quite often, you can get away with the same rubber but differently prepared (less grooving, shallower siping, etc.) when the surface gets slick. Also depends on the length of the race and how many cautions you expect.