The D.O.T. Drag Radial 2 is Hoosier's redesigned Drag Racing Radial tire developed for drag racers that compete in sanctioned events at local strips. D.O.T. Drag Radials feature Hoosier's race-proven technology and compounds, making them ideal for competition classes that require street-legal tires.
WARNING: D.O.T. labeled Hoosier Racing Tires meet Department of Transportation requirements for marking and performance only and are NOT INTENDED FOR HIGHWAY USE. It is unsafe to operate any Hoosier Racing Tire, including DOT tires, on public roads. The prohibited use of Hoosier Racing Tires on public roadways may result in loss of traction, unexpected loss of vehicle control, or sudden loss of tire pressure, resulting in a vehicle crash and possible injury or death.
And like other Track & Competition DOT tires, these tires are not intended to be stored, serviced or driven in near- or below freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
D.O.T. Drag Radial 2 tires feature a special tread compound molded into a slick tread design interrupted only by five-dash circumferentially oriented grooves alternating outboard and inboard. Beginning with a molded tread depth of just 4/32", they are ready for competition after being scuffed-in. The tire features an improved tread profile to help deliver the best performance results. Its internal structure features symmetric nylon cord casing plies reinforced by two lightweight belts and spirally wrapped nylon reinforcement under the tread.
Hoosier's burnout procedure for most cars recommends rolling through the water box to wet the tires. Start the burnout. However once the tires begin to "haze", slow the burnout and proceed to the start line. The burnout's goal is to clean all debris off the tires and heat just the surface of the tread. Since most wear to the treadlife of a drag tire comes from too much time in the burnout procedure, shorten burnout time in the water box if you feel you are getting too much wear.
The D.O.T. Drag Radial 2's symmetric tread design and internal construction allows them to be installed on either side of the car. Hoosier suggests swapping tires from side-to-side on a regular basis to help smooth out and/or even treadwear. Side-to-side swapping also allows tires to run in both directions, thus causing the tire to wear differently, which helps clean up the tread. The tread surface should have a fine grain or velvet look.
The useful life of a tire, whether mounted or dismounted, is directly affected by storage conditions. Tires should always be stored indoors in a dark, cool, dry room. Remove the tires from the vehicle. Release the air pressure and lay the tires on their sides. Maintain the temperature range in the storage location between 40-90 degrees Fahrenheit. Don't store tires in sub-freezing temperatures for any length of time, as it will cause the rubber to freeze and possibly crack.
Related Information: Storing Track & Competition DOT Tires in Cold Temperatures
El neumático D.O.T. Drag Radial 2 de Hoosier surge del rediseñado Drag Racing Radial, desarrollado para conductores de competencias de aceleración o arrancones que compiten en eventos válidos en pistas locales. Estos neumáticos poseen la tecnología Hoosier comprobada en carreras y un compuesto de caucho, que los convierte en ideales para competencias de clase, que requieren neumáticos legales de carretera.
ADVERTENCIA: Los neumáticos marcados D.O.T. Hoosier Racing cumplen con los requisitos del Departamento de Transporte para marcarlos y de rendimiento solamente y NO HAN SIDO DISEÑADOS CON LA INTENCIÓN DE SER USADOS EN AUTOPISTAS. No es seguro utilizar los neumático de carrera Hoosier, inclusive, los D.O.T. Legal en vías públicas. Si son utilizados pueden causar pérdida de tracción y control del vehículo e inesperada pérdida de la presión de aire, todo esto puede causar accidentes con heridas graves o inclusive la muerte.
Como otros neumáticos de la categoría De Carretera Para Pista y Competencia, estos no han sido diseñados para ser guardados o utilizados en temperaturas cercas, o bajo el nivel de congelación, sobre superficies con hielo o nieve. Los neumáticos D.O.T. Drag Radial 2 poseen un compuesto de caucho especial, moldeado en una banda de rodamiento lisa, interrumpida solamente por cinco ranuras alternadas entre la parte interior y exterior. Una banda de rodamiento con profundidad inicial de 4/32" (4 partes de una pulgada con 32 partes) esta lista para competir, luego de ser rodada. El neumático posee una huella con un perfil mejorado, para obtener el mejor desempeño.
La estructura interna simétrica, cuenta con correas de cordón de nilón, reforzadas por dos correas de acero livianas y envueltas en nilón por debajo de la huella.
El procedimiento recomendado por Hoosier para "quemar" (burnout) neumáticos es rodarlos a través de la caja de agua, para mojarlos. Luego inicie el quemado, cuando el neumático empieza a gastarse disminuya la intensidad y diríjase a la línea de partida. El objetivo del quemado es limpiar cualquier partícula o desecho en el neumático y calentar solamente la superficie de la huella. Debido a que, gran parte del desgaste de los neumáticos de competencias de aceleración, se realiza en el quemado, disminuya el tiempo de este en la caja de agua, si considera que los neumáticos se están gastando demasiado.
El diseño simétrico de la banda de rodamiento y su construcción interna, permite la instalación de los neumático en cualquier lado del auto. Hoosier recomienda cambiar los neumáticos de lado a lado regularmente para emparejar la superficie de la banda de rodamiento. Este cambio, también permite que los neumáticos rueden en ambas direcciones, lo cual, causa un desgaste diferente y ayuda a limpiar la banda de rodamiento. La superficie debe lucir como un granulado fino o terciopelo.
La vida útil del neumático, ya este montado o desmontado, se afecta directamente por las condiciones de almacenamiento. Siempre guarde los neumáticos internamente en lugares oscuros, fríos y secos. Remueva los neumáticos del vehículo y libere la presión de aire; acueste los neumático en sus lados. Mantenga la temperatura entre 40 y 90 grados Fahrenheit. En ningún momento almacene los neumáticos en temperaturas bajo congelación, ya que, se puede congelar el caucho y rajarse.
Información relacionada Almacenar neumáticos de Pista y Competencia DOT Legal durante clima fríos
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Tire Category: Drag Racing Radials
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Feedback analysis shows the Bridgestone Dueler H/T D684 II excels in dry traction (7-10 scores dominate) and ride comfort, with many customers praising its smooth, quiet performance on highways. However, treadwear receives mixed feedback, with some noting premature wear despite high-mileage claims. Winter traction is inconsistent, with ratings dipping in icy or deep snow conditions. Wet traction also shows variability, as some report confident handling while others note reduced grip in heavy rain. As an all-season tire, it delivers reliable dry-road comfort but may fall short for drivers frequently facing harsh winter weather or demanding wet conditions.
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Customers praise strong dry traction with most ratings 7-10, highlighting reliable grip and stability. Some note lower scores (3-6) mention occasional reduced responsiveness during aggressive maneuvers.
...They are quiet and have given me no problems with loss of traction on wet or dry hard surfaces...
These tires were OEM on my 2008 Tacoma Double Cab. It is a TRD Sport...thus the highway tires. I have been very pleased with the performance of these tires during my time of ownership. They are quiet and have given me no problems with loss of traction on wet or dry hard surfaces. I do a small amount of off road driving during deer season here in Alabama and though I have never gotten stuck, they don't really shine in this area...but in fairness, they aren't designed to be an off road tire.
The tires have worn very evenly, and at 53K they still have at least another 5K left though I will likely replace them sooner. For a replacement tire I will go with an All Terrain for this truck, but if I had a SUV or 2WD truck I would have no problem going with these tires again.
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...they are good in the dry...
i had these tires on my 98 ml and these tires are pretty bad. i thought they would be okay but apperantly they are not. they are okay in the rain, they are good in the dry and i feel a bit scary driving with them in the snow even though i have the ets abs and the AWD. i do not think i will get these tires again im thinking of getting the general grabbers at2. it will give my ml a meaner and bulkier look since im into off roading.
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...i went out into the country in the pouring down rain took off hard and fast from several stop signs while turning hard and could barely get the tires to break traction and couldn't get the back end to fish tail at all and i was in two wheel drive with stabil track turned off...
I just purchased a used 2006 gmc envoy that had a brand new set of the brigestone ht 2 on it i decided to get on this site and check out the reviews on the tire on wet and snowy roads all the reviews i read were very bad for snow and wet roads just happend to be that it was poring down rain outside when i was reading this review so i decided to go out and see for myself how bad and scary these tires were on wet roads im an experienced driver and have driven all kinds of 4 wheel drive vehicals on and off road since 1977 so i let these tires have my envoy has a 291 hp straight line six vortec engine with plenty of torque and sponke when you put the pedle down i went out into the country in the pouring down rain took off hard and fast from several stop signs while turning hard and could barely get the tires to break traction and couldnt get the back end to fish tail at all and i was in two wheel drive with stabil track turned off then i got up to like 65 to 70 miles an hour and hit podles of water and could get no signs of the hydro planing all the bad reviews talked abought i have not yet got the chance to try the tires out on snow and ice but i will in 2 months or so and update my review the only thing i can figure out abought why everyone else had such bad times on wet roads is that all there tires had like anywhere from like 18000 to 55ooo sounds like these tires show considerable where in most cases by like 25000 miles so naturally if most your tread is gone by 25000 you arnt going to get much traction on anything all i know is my tires with only 500 miles on them done great on wet roads i guess the only bad thing is how long is that great traction going to last maybe only up to 15000 time and mileage will tell ill have to keep you all updated.
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Customers praise the ride comfort with most scoring 7-10, noting smooth handling and reduced vibrations. Some report lower scores (0-6) citing road noise and harshness on rough surfaces.
...They were quiter and more comfortable than the last set which was geolanders.
After less than one year first tire blew out the entire outside wall. Since we drove 15,000 miles on it, the store we purchased at only gave a credit not full replacement. These are on my wife's grocery getter. Not off roading or in construction sites, mostly smooth highway. They were quiter and more comfortable than the last set which was geolanders.
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...Rode like a dream at first; a bit noisy but very smooth with good traction wet or dry and good hydroplaning resistance...
These tires came OEM on my Santa Fe. Rode like a dream at first; a bit noisy but very smooth with good traction wet or dry and good hydroplaning resistance. Tread wear has been decent- all 4 are showing the tread wear indicators at 47,500 miles.
Unfortunately, I had them balanced and rotated at 6000 miles, and ever since the car dealer and tire shops have been unable to balance them properly. Even force balancing doesn't get them 100% smooth like when new. So I had to live with the vibration for a couple of years till they wore out. Lots of road noise, especially once they got to about 10000 miles.
Had a friend with an identical car with the same tires & had the same problem. Needless to say I could hardly wait for them to wear out so I could get a better tire on the car. Got some Goodyears coming- always had great service with Goodyear & looking forward to having a smooth ride again...
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...I liked the tires ride and highway aspects, even handled pretty well...
These came stock on my 06 Tacoma access cab. Got about 31000 out of em and threw in a 3 in kit for some flare. I liked the tires ride and highway aspects, even handled pretty well, but I was quite disappointed with the wear. I feel like i should have gotten around 50 out of these. Just purchased Dueler AT Revo's 265/70's and they are impressive. They are a sacrifice for handling, but on dirt... THEY HOOK-UP. I'm waiting for winter to test the traction.
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Customers report mixed wet traction experiences: many rate 9-10 for confident grip, but scores between 0-6 indicate some concerns with hydroplaning or slippery conditions.
...I have had them siped because of the poor handling in wet conditions, and this has helped somewhat, but water puddles can not be more than a quarter of an inch deep or the car will spin and slide sideways.
This original equipment tire has not performed well at all. I hate to replace it already, but I feel that the tires are dangerous and extremely noisy. I do not recommend this tire on this model vehicle. I have had them siped because of the poor handling in wet conditions, and this has helped somewhat, but water puddles can not be more than a quarter of an inch deep or the car will spin and slide sideways.
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244672
...they're terrible in the rain, too.
i bought my santa fe with them on already. they were noisy then. now i have to turn the radio up to drown out the noise...don't by them...they're terrible in the rain, too.
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Customers report mixed winter traction, with some scoring 9s-10s in snow/ice but many 0-6 ratings. While a few praise decent snow performance, ice traction often receives lower scores, indicating inconsistent all-season capability.
Got our first snow. 1 inch and powdery. Stopping was HORRIBLE. ABS activated at every touch of the brakes. Take off was not much better...
Got our first snow. 1 inch and powdery. Stopping was HORRIBLE. ABS activated
at every touch of the brakes. Take off was not much better. Had to use 4WD to
compensate and still all four drivers spun with very little throttle. All season
radial? Are you kidding. JUNK!
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...at 32,000 miles the traction became scary, pushing the front end on turns, sliding on stops and spinning and torquing to the right at the slightest acceleration! This car was flat out dangerous to drive on even the lightest snow!...
These tires were on my 06 Equinox as new, and seemed ok until this winter. at 32,000 miles the traction became scary, pushing the front end on turns , sliding on stops and spinning and torqing to the right at the slightest acceleration! This car was flat out dangerous to drive on even the lightest snow! I hated my car, but after changing to a different brand, and type of tire all is well. These are possibly the worst tires I have ever seen in 36 years of driving! GM, and Bridgestone should be ashamed of this tire.
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...Very poor ice and snow traction even in an AWD vehicle...
Second review, now at 26000 miles--mostly highway. Very poor ice and snow traction even in an AWD vehicle. Also, hydroplanes much worse now than last review at 13000 miles. We may be able to make it to 35000 miles before replacement, but won't be buying these tires again. Many claim to need replacing these tires on Equinox's and Saturn Vue's only after 25000 miles. We have upped the tire pressure to 35 from the suggested 30 which has seemed to help the tire life somewhat. One tire had to be replaced--weak side wall. Was putting mudguards on the Equinox and had to remove the rear tire/rim to install the mudflap. The tire was standing up and fell over on top of a screw driver lying on the ground. Had the vehicle in for a warranty claim soon after and the dealer couldn't believe how weak the sidewall was either considering what damaged the tire. I have already decided that the Kuhmo APT KL51 will be the replacement tire.
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Customers praise treadwear with many 9s and 10s, but frequent 0-6 scores indicate premature wear concerns despite highway use.
...But were down to the wear bars in 37000 miles. Very dissapointed in tread wear.
Replaced o.e. tires with these. Tires were rotated every 7000 miles. But were down to the wear bars in 37000 miles. Very dissapointed in tread wear.
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Tread-wear (life of tire) is poor. Tires are worn out at less than 25,000 miles.
Tread-wear (life of tire) is poor. Tires are worn out at less than 25,000 miles.
Traction is great for first 10K miles, after that, it is a product of diminishing returns. At about 12K miles, I needed 4WD to drive up my lawn when the grass was damp from dew. These were OE on my Tundra, and for the life of me, I have no idea why.
As a highway tire, they're OK, but who buys a 300+ HP, full-sized 4WD pickup truck for highway use only? Nobody, that's who.
Even light forays off-road (or travelling on rural, dirt roads) leave much to be desired. Bad planing in mud puddles, nevermind rear traction in snow (even light snow!).
I would not recommend this tire. It is my only complaint about the truck, to be honest.
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...This is absurd that these tires are practically worn out at 23000 miles. I can not drive them in the snowy weather now...
the oe tires were the bridgestone dueler h/t D684 II. these are useless and i will not purchase these ever again!!! I called and spoke to consumer affairs at bridgestone and they told me that these tires do not have a mileage warranty and, therefore, there is nothing they can do to compensate me since I have to purchase a new set of 4 tires now.
This is absurd that these tires are practically worn out at 23000 miles. I can not drive them in the snowy weather now and bridgestone will not do anything about helping me.
DO NOT EVER PURCHASE THESE TIRES, THEY ARE USELESS!!!!!!!!!!!
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