Tyres to be used for 2008 to 2010
KartSport New Zealand has advised the Dry Weather Kart Tyres and Wet Weather Kart Tyres for the new tender periods commencing 1-1-08:
DRY TYRE
Period from 1-1-08 to 31-12-10
Tyre: Bridgestone YJL (code “M” in testing results)
Manufacturer: Bridgestone, Japan
Tenderer: Bridgestone NZ Ltd
NI Distributor: Turbo Traders, Auckland
SI Distributor WKS Karting Supplies, Christchurch
Max Speed rating: 200 kph
Size front: 10.0 x 4.5-5 (Test rims Edward’s F117S-5FUT)
Size rear: 11.0 x 7.10-5 (Test rims Edward’s R200 – 5FUT)
Recommended Service Pressure 0.9 bar cold
Test set 1 circumference front: 823mm average post testing
Test set 1 circumference rear: 859.5 mm average post testing
Fitting: Tyres to be fitted to rotate in direction of arrows.
Retail Price, set (2 x F, 2 x R): $250.00 including GST and freight
Retail Price, front: $61.00 including GST and freight
Retail Price, rear: $67.50 including GST and freight
WET TYRE
Period from 1-1-08 to 31-12-11
Tyre: Bridgestone WEK-YFD (current tyre)
Manufacturer: Bridgestone, Japan
Tenderer: Bridgestone New Zealand
NI Distributor: Turbo Traders, Auckland
SI Distributor WKS karting Supplies, Christchurch
Max Speed rating: 170 kph
Size front: 10.0 x 4.0-5 (Test rims Edward’s F117S-5FUT)
Size rear: 11.0 x 6.00-5 (Test rims Edward’s R175 – 5FUT)
Recommended Service Pressure 1.1 bar cold
Test set 1 circumference front: 768.5mm average post testing
Test set 1 circumference rear: 849.5 mm average post testing
Fitting: Tyres to be fitted to rotate in direction of arrows.
Retail Price, set (2 x F, 2 x R): $260.00 including GST and freight
Retail Price, front: $63.50 including GST and freight
Retail Price, rear: $70.00 including GST and freight
NOTES:
- From 1-1-08 the above tyres are the only tyres to be used in the respective Restricted Tyre Classes for racing, practice and testing.
- The tender period for the Dry and Wet tyres has now been staggered in response to a Round 14 proposal which received majority support from Clubs.
