No Warranty Policy

Hoosier Racing Tire Corp offers racing tires for sale only upon the conditions and the terms contained with this disclaimer of liability and indemnity. Due to many varied and different conditions which Hoosier Racing Tires and Tubes are exposed and because of the manner in which racing is conducted, Hoosier Racing Tire Corp. makes absolutely no warranty expressed or implied as to the fitness for a general or particular purpose or of merchant ­ abiIity in connection with any offer of  sale of Hoosier Racing Tires and tubes. "HOOSIER RACING TIRES AND TUBES ARE SOLD AS IS. "Race tires are not tested or labeled to meet FMVSS109,119, l 39orECE36SafetyStandards. Therefore it is dangerous and illegal to sell race tires for use on public highways. Any person selling Hoosier Racing Tires or Tubes for highway use agrees to indemnity and reimburse Hoosier Racing Tire Corp. for all loss, damage, or liability Hoosier Racing Tire Corp. may suffer because of such sales. Not applicable where prohibited by law. Not following these warnings can cause SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. For more information read tire labels, follow manufacturer's warnings as molded in tire sidewalls and visit www.Hoosiertire.com.

Freeze Crack Advisory: This advisory addresses proper storage and use of Hoosier tires in cold conditions. Hoosier Tires, especially asphalt and hard compound tires, may experience rubber Cracking if the tires are transported, crushed, flexed or stressed when frozen. The following guidelines are provided to avoid this problem.

1. Always store Hoosier Racing Tires indoors at temperatures above 32° F.

2 . lf tires  have been subject to 32° For less, aIlow them to warm to room temperature (about 70°F) for a minimum of 24hrs before the tire is mounted, transported or flexed.

3. Always use spare tires not  intended for future competition to store vehicles for prolonged periods of time or winter transport

4. If below freezing temperatures are expected, please consider shipping tires once more favorable conditions exist. Do not use tires that have evidence of Freeze Crack Damage.

Service Life for Race Tires: Old tires can fail in use, causing loss of vehicle control and personal injury. Environmental conditions Iike temperature extremes, exposure to sunlight, electricity, solvents, automotive fluids, and atmospheric pollutants accelerate the aging process. Hoosier Racing Tire strongly recommends that new (sticker) tires should be put in service within 2 years of date of purchase. Used(scuffed) tires have a shorter service life than new (sticker) tires. Poor storage and infrequent use accelerate the aging process.

AII Hoosier tires having directional arrows must be mounted so that the tire travels in the direction of the arrow. Hoosier tires having directional arrows will have them on both sidewalls. Directional arrows may not be on a tire that can have both left and/or right side application. All Hoosier tires not having directional arrows should be mounted as detailed below.

Every Hoosier race tire has a four character serial code embossed into ONE sidewall of the tire. All Hoosier DOT tires wi11also have two additional codes as required by the Department of Transportation. (Example : J7AB 4AX8 3710)

CIRCLE TRACK RACING TIRES:

(Includes both dirt and asphalt tires)

Hoosier tires must be mounted with the serial code located toward the infield.

CIRCUIT & RALLY TIRES:

(Includes catalog numbers beginning with 43, 44, 45, 46)

In most cases, Hoosier tires used in Circuit & Rally applications shouId be mounted with the seriaI code toward the center of the vehicle. Once a tire has been run in the proper orientation it is acceptable to remount the tire in the opposite direction to even out the wear.

DRAG RACING TIRES, INCLUDING DOT DRAG TIRES:

(Includes catalog numbers beginning with 17, 18)

Hoosier drag tires can be mounted to rotate in either direction. Hoosier drag tires can also be flipped or reversed to provide even wear.

Special Tire Mounting Instructions: Tire mounting should be done ONLY by trained personnel using proper tools and procedures. Failure to follow safe mounting procedures could cause faulty positioning of the tire and cause the assembly to burst with explosive force sufficient to cause SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Always inspect tire for kinked beads or other possible damage that may have occurred in shipping or storage. 

NOT FOR HIGHWAY USE: AII Hoosier Racing Tires including DOT labeled Hoosier Racing Tires are designed for racing purposes only on specified racing surfaces and are not to be operated on public roadways. DOT labeled Hoosier Racing Tires meet Department Of Transportation requirements for marking and performance only and are NOT INTENDED FOR HIGHWAY USE. 

Application/Misuse:  AII Hoosier Racing Tire products are designed for a specific purpose. Consult with Hoosier Racing Tire Corp. for specific fitment and application. Utilizing Hoosier Tires in any form outside of the intended use constitutes MISUSE of the product and can cause SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Hoosier 

ChemicaI Treatment of Tires Hoosier Racing Tires strictly for bids any chemical alteration of the tire carcass and/or tread compound such as tire "soaking" or use of tread "softener." Hoosier Racing Tire strictly for bids the physical defacement (removal, altering or covering), of tire sidewaII markings in any manner. FaiIure to comply with this warning could result in premature or catastrophic tire failure and may result in SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.