News : For all you track enthusiasts out there.

1. liam46 Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Camberley, Surrey Posts: 640 Black FURIO (52)

   #1 19th June 2009, 13:26

   In the latest EVO magazine, page 20, there is an article about track days tyres being outlawed.
   
   Apparently there is to be new legislation for minimum specs tyres have to achieve, rolling resistance, external noise, wet weather grip etc.
   
   They state Dunlop Direzza, Toyo 888, Pilot Cups and ACB10.
   
   Well a quick search on google finds loads of articles on this subject. Worryingly most of the articles from the tyre manufacturers are about the safety implications of the new legislation and how badly it will affect the wet stopping ability of the tyres. One example article below, there are plenty more.
   
   http://www.conti-online.com/generato...version=1.html
   
   This has obviously been discussed for some time as there are articles dating back to the beginning of 2008.
2. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #2 19th June 2009, 13:28

   The link dont work mate.
3. liam46 Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Camberley, Surrey Posts: 640 Black FURIO (52)

   #3 19th June 2009, 13:31

   Sorry. Works now.
4. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #4 19th June 2009, 13:33

   another reason why its great having 2 sets of wheels
5. user_4153 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2004 Cambs Posts: 630 Vts track car

   #5 19th June 2009, 13:41

   Or to have dedicated track car
6. Aly Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2007 Sunderland Posts: 10341

   #6 19th June 2009, 13:46

   You didnt mention Yokohama A048's
7. JoshB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport

   #7 19th June 2009, 19:10

   But R888's A048R's etc are advertised as road legal track tyres, i doubt theyll carry on to produce a "track only" tyre as i'm sure sales will dwindle when theyre no longer road legal.
   
   On the contrary they may carry on producing them and sway them more toward the slick limit as they no longer have to be road legal! But then the price will fly up.
8. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #8 19th June 2009, 19:23

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by JoshB But R888's A048R's etc are advertised as road legal track tyres, i doubt theyll carry on to produce a "track only" tyre as i'm sure sales will dwindle when theyre no longer road legal. On the contrary they may carry on producing them and sway them more toward the slick limit as they no longer have to be road legal! But then the price will fly up.

   If course they will carry on making track only tyres, unless you suddenly expect several forms of motorsport to suddenly start doing them on uniroyal rainsports lol
9. user_28362 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5306 911 Turbo

   #9 19th June 2009, 19:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ryan If course they will carry on making track only tyres, unless you suddenly expect several forms of motorsport to suddenly start doing them on uniroyal rainsports lol

   
   Wonder what some of the club events will do ? some them only allow road legal tyres.
   
   Will rally tyres be effected ? as they have to travel between stages
10. JoshB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport

    #10 19th June 2009, 19:41

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ryan If course they will carry on making track only tyres, unless you suddenly expect several forms of motorsport to suddenly start doing them on uniroyal rainsports lol

    But what i'm saying is whether they will carry on making "affordable" track only tyres, that were road legal, hence had a bigger market.
11. col101 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 York Posts: 768 VTR

    #11 19th June 2009, 20:39

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jonathon5 Will rally tyres be effected ? as they have to travel between stages

    And to compete in a rally on a stage, they must be road legal (in the uk at least) so there is no problems there.
12. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

    #12 20th June 2009, 11:47

    So basicully there trying to stop people using hankooks,couriers and other shit brands ^^
    
    Wont catch me moaning about it lol.
13. Ste Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo

    #13 20th June 2009, 18:22

    Well ive got enough sets of wheels and rubber to keep me happy. At last one proposed law that doesnt fuck me off.
14. lharrowing Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 norwich Posts: 941 Citroen Saxo Westcoast MK1

    #14 20th June 2009, 21:56

    can you believe that this is going to be imposed but when you think about it the surface of road has as much if not greater effect on this. round here ive noticed that on some roads they just layed down aload of loose road chippings instead of resurfacing the road and we were used as steam rollers pressing it down as we come through. now tell me were the sense in that is?? loose chippings yeah sure ull stop and roll well on that. and its still like it a year on. its crazy relly. give better roads well use better tyres.
15. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

    #15 20th June 2009, 21:59

    Just have 2 sets of wheels...?