Tire Weight Difference

[old 59]

Does anyone know if there is a difference in weight between the Hoosier VFF tire compared to the Dunlop tire? If so, any idea how much?

Thanks,

[Lotus7]

Steve,
Partial answer: I weighed a new set of VFF's at 62 pounds recently.
Hopefully an Avon user can add info. (Sasco would know).

[old 59]

Thanks Ian, that's good info.

SA

[Earley Motorsports]

The Hoosiers are 13lbs for the front and 17lbs for the rear. It looks like the Avons are real close to that as well.

[old 59]

Thanks Graham. That makes sense when Ian said 62 lbs for a new set of Hoosiers.

The reason I ask the difference between the two brands is because I currently have my Lola on a set of older, somewhat worn Dunlops. I am trying to get the ballast pretty close for which ever series I decide to run in, whenever we run again in Canada, or allowed to cross the border into the States.

Thanks again,
SA

[tstrong]

Not my first hand experience but a friend was comparing Hoosier vs Avon as he was very close to min weight. Avons were about 2.5-3 lbs a tire lighter than Hoosier. 10-12 lbs per set. Again, I have not done the comparison but that is what was reported. Todd

[bob darcey]

Just weighed an older set of never-mounted Dunlaps, and the difference is significant: 9.4# fronts, 14# rears or 46.8# total. Always knew the Hoosiers were heavier.

[old 59]

Todd and Bob,

Thanks very much for the info. Looks like I can pull some weight out!!