Road legal race tyres
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Hi ,
Can anyone recommend a good race road legal tyre? the regs have changed in my formula to MSA blubook 1a and 1b tyres that excludes Yoko A048 and AO50's , I run a Elan S4 with 5.5 rims (13 inch) and ran A050's (175/60/13) with no rubbing problems (slim springs/struts) , would appreciate any advice from fellow Elan competitors,
Can anyone recommend a good race road legal tyre? the regs have changed in my formula to MSA blubook 1a and 1b tyres that excludes Yoko A048 and AO50's , I run a Elan S4 with 5.5 rims (13 inch) and ran A050's (175/60/13) with no rubbing problems (slim springs/struts) , would appreciate any advice from fellow Elan competitors,
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The obvious choice would be the Avon tyres recommended by the FIA:
http://www.avonmotorsport.com/historic/historic/cr6zz
These are tough tyres that are progressive and very effective in the wet.
But I presume you are possibly after something more modern ?
http://www.avonmotorsport.com/historic/historic/cr6zz
These are tough tyres that are progressive and very effective in the wet.
But I presume you are possibly after something more modern ?
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My experience with these tyres is with an MGB, not an Elan. On fast circuits Avons last for about 10 hours on the track, without any fall off in performance.
"Davea" is right in terms of the compounds and I would recommend them unless your competitors are able to run some type of real sticky compound.
The only possible issue to watch is the circumference which is (for example) 4.6% less than Dunlop L historic tyres for instance, so you may find that you have better acceleration, but less top speed. This can obviously change lap times.
Keep asking around perhaps there are some other options from the smaller manufacturers.
"Davea" is right in terms of the compounds and I would recommend them unless your competitors are able to run some type of real sticky compound.
The only possible issue to watch is the circumference which is (for example) 4.6% less than Dunlop L historic tyres for instance, so you may find that you have better acceleration, but less top speed. This can obviously change lap times.
Keep asking around perhaps there are some other options from the smaller manufacturers.
1965 Lotus Elan S2 26/4022 (originally Dutchess Lotus East, PA and NJ Area, USA)
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I think that's going to be the problem, other competitors, not necc Elans, will have the modern sticky tyres, I think those Avons (CR's) would be great if everyone had them , for sure 185's will cause damage to the inner arches on mine, will keep searching! thanks to both for your advice !
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Hi,
Not 100% sure, well not sure at all but in CSCC they said something similar but I think it only applied to the soft compound A048 which are not road legal? Everybody carried on using A048 anyway at least that was my impression.
if in doubt I would ring and ask
Regards
Steve
Not 100% sure, well not sure at all but in CSCC they said something similar but I think it only applied to the soft compound A048 which are not road legal? Everybody carried on using A048 anyway at least that was my impression.
if in doubt I would ring and ask
Regards
Steve
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