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 Race tyres are available for anything from BMX
racing to drag racing. We cater specifically for karting,
car club (tarmac) racing, motor
cycle racing, and
speedway sidecar racing in New Zealand.
Different tyres are made for different
applications from dry weather slicks to wet weather grooved.
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Standards for classes - each class of
racing has specific governing rules which determine what tyres you are
allowed to race on. Find out from your club or event organiser these
standards before purchasing.
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Compounds - Different tyres are made
of different rubber compounds each for a specific purpose. Generally
the harder the tyre rubber compound, the lesser the grip and the longer the tyre
life. Choose the correct compound for your class of racing and budget.
Now check out karting,
circuit racing and motorcycle &
speedway sidecar racing.
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type of tyre differs from your normal street tyres with features like
- shallower tread depth - regulating tyre heat which
provides more consistent performance
- large tread block minimising tread wear and reducing
tread squirm
- advanced tyre construction reducing contact shape
distortion.
We have the latest DOT approved race tyres which a lot of club rules state must be used in racing to
keep competitors evenly matched and costs down.
Sizes - range from 13 to 17 inch and cover most of
the popular sizes.
References to sizes and compounds below are specific to
Bridgestone Kart tyres only as we are the North Island, New Zealand distributor.
Classes - Different classes are
allowed different compound tyres depending on the governing body of your
country, so check out the rules first. In New Zealand the controlled
tyre is the Bridgestone YEQ.
Different Types - slicks and wets
are available with slicks either hard or soft compound.
Sizes - available as follows:
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- 4.0/10.0 - 5
(wet) |
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- 6.0/11.0 - 5 (wet) |
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- 4.5/10.0 - 5 (dry) |
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- 7.1/11.0 - 5 (dry) |
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Compounds |
Prices (per set
of 4) |
| YEQ |
$215 |
| YGB & YGA |
$380 |
| YGP |
$330 |
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YEQ (dry only) is a restricted SL tyre
used in most classes in New Zealand.
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YGB and YGA (dry only) are open sprint
class tyres which are extra sticky and are FMK homologated.
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YGP (wet only) used in both sprint &
enduro racing. Also FMK homologated.
We want you to become one of our long term satisfied
customers, so we are committed to providing you with quality products, service
and advice both now and in the future. We have been involved in karting
for over 30 years both in New Zealand and internationally, so you can be
confident of our expertise. We hope your first purchase is just the
beginning. So contact
us today.
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