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What Tires Should I Fit For Racing? - Printable Version |
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Unsurprisingly they recommend Michelin tires which, coincidently, are what most UK racers also use. But that's not really what the question means. Rather than which manufacturer to buy, the question relates to what type of tire you should use for a given track and/or weather condition.
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Road Condition |
Recommendation |
100% dry track, no off road section |
slick front and rear |
| Damp track, no off-road section |
Cut front, slick or cut slick rear |
| Wet track, no off-road section |
Racing wet front and rear |
| 100% dry track, off-road section |
Cut slick or wet front, cut slick rear |
| Damp track, off-road section |
Cut slick or wet front, cut slick rear |
| Wet track, off-road section |
Racing wet front and rear |
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Just remember that a racing wet tire is not designed to be used on a dry track and, therefore, may not even last a single day's racing. If you've got a spare set of wheels then that will help. Or if you have a set of tire levers then you can choose what tires to run during the day.
As for the actual tyres themselves - slicks come in three basic flavours: soft, medium and hard. Deciding which type to go for will depend on your riding style, bike and, to a lesser extent, the track itself. Only time and experience can tell you which one will suit you the best.
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