Race Tires

[Toves33]

Are Michelin rain slicks authorized for use in CCS? Or, do they only allow DOT approved tires? I figured I would ask all of you before I bought some. Thanks!

[wolf44]

rains are ok to use as long as the race director declares it a wet race.  You can use slicks or DOTS in SB/GP spec classes and DOTS in SS classes

[Toves33]

So, if I am primarily racing SS classes, I can ONLY use DOTS when the race has been declared wet? Thanks!

[tstruyk]

you can only use rains if the track is declared wet in any class.  once a day is "wet" you can use rain tires the rest of the day.

Slicks can only by used in GP/SB races, DOT's are fine too

No slicks in SS classes.

[surftheasphalt]

Is no rain slicks!!!
slick-smooth  ,  rain-groove
rain tires on all classes when is "rain track"
slicks or DOT on GP,GT,SB
only DOT on SS

[Toves33]

Thanks for the clarification. There was a web site that I was going to buy the tires from and they referred to it as "rain slicks." Now I know they they were throwing me off with the name. I didn't realize that the Michelin full rain tires were DOT. Thanks fellas!

Juan

[Sobottka]

rains are not dot approved... they are allowed at the race directors discretion on wet days in place of dots in supersport classes. gt, grand prix and superbike have no tire restrictions  

[Toves33]

Thanks for the clarification! I will go ahead and buy a set just in case. This Florida weather is really unpredictable.

[Team_Serpent]

Rain Slicks......Hmmm,  this gives me an idea 

[Super Dave]

Thanks for the clarification! I will go ahead and buy a set just in case. This Florida weather is really unpredictable.

I do like to get my race tires from the race distribution guys.  That will be current inventory, and it will be current product.  Sometimes, things change in the contruction and the compounds, and the race distribution guys will have the take off and new versions first.  You'll want that relationship. 

[Toves33]

Dave, do you only purchase from trackside vendors? If not, who do you recommend? Thanks again!

[Super Dave]

I get mine from Mason Racin Tires.

In Florida, I think it's Frank Kinsey.  Both are getting tires from Walt Schaefer Cycle Supply. 

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