Track Day and Hillclimb Tyres

[Russ P]

Hi All,

   I am a new member, with some racing experience, and have just bought my first Seven, a  Series 3 with a 124 bhp crossflow motor.  

I need to change the tyres for a set in the  MSA List 1, (to comply with hillclimb and sprint regs, ) for the 

Specialist Production Class.    Can someone give me advice as to which tyres I should buy, to best suit the car, please?

Many Thanks,

Russ P

 

 

[Richard Price]

Russ,

I'm assuming you're referring to list 1b?

If so, you won't go far wrong with 185/55-13 Avon ZZS's all round. 

[Russ P]

Sorry my mistake, should have said,   MSA List 1A.  To be included in Specialist Production Class. size will be 185/60/R14

But thanks for the useful info anyway.

Russ P

[mikecocker]

Russ,

List 1a and 1b are allowed in specialist  production class. 1b are far better tyres.

Mike

[Russ P]

Hi Mike,    

  Thanks for pointing that out....my mistake,,again!    I was reading 11.9.1.5,  when in fact 11.6.2 actually applies..as you said.  I'm pleased I asked the question.

Will try for Avon  ZZS,   as you recommended,   hopefully available in 185/60/14

Thanks again,

Russ

[Russ P]

Hi Mike,    

  Thanks for pointing that out....my mistake,,again!    I was reading 11.9.1.5,  when in fact 11.6.2 actually applies..as you said.  I'm pleased I asked the question.

Will try for Avon  ZZS,   as you recommended,   hopefully available in 185/60/14

Thanks again,

Russ

[Russ P]

Hi Mike,    

  Thanks for pointing that out....my mistake,,again!    I was reading 11.9.1.5,  when in fact 11.6.2 actually applies..as you said.  I'm pleased I asked the question.

Will try for Avon  ZZS,   as you recommended,   hopefully available in 185/60/14

Thanks again,

Russ

[Richard Price]

Russ,

Unfortunately, ZZS's are not available in 14".

'much better choice of tyres to suit 13" wheels.

If it's got to be 14", then Toyo R888R's may be worth a go.

[Russ P]

So next decision, may be to take Mike's advice and go for 13in wheels with ZZS's ...so which wheels?   Minilites?

Russ P  

[Richard Price]

Russ,

As the car has a XF in it, is it dedion or live axle? (So Ford, 4.25" or Ital 3.75" pcd).

Either way Minilite copies such as Minators (as fitted by Caterham ) would be as good as anything.

[Russ P]

Thanks Richard.   It is De dion ..Thanks for tip re Minators.  Next questions...sorry about this...what size wheels if go for 13inch, and what profile tyres?

Russ P

[Richard Price]

Russ,

I've been using 185/55-13 ZZS's all around this year.

i've tried 185's front and 215 rear, but I'm happier with the same size all around. (I have a little over 150bhp)

I'm actually using 6 1/2" MB wheels, but they will be equally happy on 6" wheels.

[Russ P]

Many thanks for all that info, Richard.

Russ

[Russ P]

Still needing advice...    Does anyone have knowledge re suitability for trackday hillclimb,  of:    Continental Prem contact 5,   or

Vredestein Sportrac 5?   As they are available in 14 in

Russ P