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Racing Discussion => Racing Discussion => Topic started by: Thingy on April 18, 2004, 06:23:06 PM

Title: New Dunlop
Post by: Thingy on April 18, 2004, 06:23:06 PM
While watching the AMA races, I thought that I heard something about a new 195 DOT tire for 6 inch rear rims.  Anybody know anything about it?
Title: Re: New Dunlop
Post by: Woofentino Pugrossi on April 18, 2004, 06:45:25 PM
Probably a new slick for superbikes. Doubt it will be available for clubbers.
Title: Re: New Dunlop
Post by: WebCrush on April 18, 2004, 06:54:29 PM
they had em out at daytona, designed for the 1 litre bikes.

there is a growth issue with em that you needed to make sure you had 14m of space between the tire and swingarm.

You can read more about it here:  http://venus.13x.com/roadracingworld/scripts/NewsInsert.asp?insert=8576

Standard Dunlop race vendors should have em
Title: Re: New Dunlop
Post by: Thingy on April 18, 2004, 07:53:01 PM
Thanks Crush.  That must have been what I was thinking about.

I have a 1K, but thought that there was a new DOT just for 6 inch rims.  Last year, the slick was a 195, but a different model.  This year they have 205 for 6.25 inch rims also.  :o

Not sure if I will run the slicks, even though they are allowed in 2 of the three classes that I am going to race.  You can't sell a slick to street squids...  :-/
Title: Re: New Dunlop
Post by: Jeff on April 19, 2004, 06:08:53 AM
QuoteNot sure if I will run the slicks, even though they are allowed in 2 of the three classes that I am going to race.  You can't sell a slick to street squids...  :-/

AMEN!  Set up your bike for DOTs and it will ride just as good as slicks.  Plus, the sell-back REALLY offsets the cost of tires.
Title: Re: New Dunlop
Post by: Xian_13 on April 19, 2004, 06:31:13 PM
Quote...  You can't sell a slick to street squids...  :-/

Yes you can... ita all in the sales pitch ;D
Title: Re: New Dunlop
Post by: coyn586 on April 26, 2004, 07:12:28 AM
they've got a GPA rear that's a 190/60 (I think)
Title: Re: New Dunlop
Post by: 130Gunner on April 26, 2004, 02:34:04 PM
"Yes you can... ita all in the sales pitch"

And throw in a set of used knee sliders to make 'em really look like a pro!  They can't resist!