What 18'' race tyres are available?

[ryanf062]

I've been trying to do some research to find tyres to use on an fzr400 with an 18'' rear that i plan to race, and it appears there is not a great variety. i have so far found that dunlop and bridgestone have tyres in the right size but finding someone who sells them is the next problem so Does anyone know of anyone who races a fzr that could help me find tyres?

[Str8 Jacket]

I've been trying to do some research to find tyres to use on an fzr400 with an 18'' rear that i plan to race, and it appears there is not a great variety. i have so far found that dunlop and bridgestone have tyres in the right size but finding someone who sells them is the next problem so Does anyone know of anyone who races a fzr that could help me find tyres?

Hey, I am pretty sure that Malcolm's VFR (NC21) has an 18" rear.... when he raced it at Wanga's this year he found a few options. I'll get him to get on KB and let you know when he gtes home...

[HDTboy]

Dunlop GPR-a10

[quallman1234]

Dunlop GPR-a10

Definetely, they are pretty sticky too! ZXR250's run 18's on the rear, although a little bit smaller than what your fzr400 would.

[froggyfrenchman]

Hey Ryan,
Pirelli Sport Demons are what I have usually gone for when it comes to 18's. But I have found they are often not avaliable in sizes for the front. So on the front I have often used Avons, they have a good range designed for classic racing, or just done my homework as most brands have a "Sporty" range avaliable in the oddball sizes. IE: You can get "Pilot Sport" in all the usual sizes, but if you ask a dealer you will find that there is a "Pilot Sporty" range for the weird stuff. Hope this hel;ps

[Tim 39]

I've been trying to do some research to find tyres to use on an fzr400 with an 18'' rear that i plan to race, and it appears there is not a great variety. i have so far found that dunlop and bridgestone have tyres in the right size but finding someone who sells them is the next problem so Does anyone know of anyone who races a fzr that could help me find tyres?

We Can probably get you Bridgestone's for it... what width rear rim does is have?

[roadracingoldfart]

I've been trying to do some research to find tyres to use on an fzr400 with an 18'' rear that i plan to race, and it appears there is not a great variety. i have so far found that dunlop and bridgestone have tyres in the right size but finding someone who sells them is the next problem so Does anyone know of anyone who races a fzr that could help me find tyres?

GPRa10 is an awesome tyre . Sticky in the dry and not too shabby in the wet either.

As for who sells them , any Dunlop dealer will get them in for you even if they dont stock them. My team raced on them for the last 3 years and we got a few cups in the locker .


Paul.

[RDjase]

Hey Ryan,
Pirelli Sport Demons are what I have usually gone for when it comes to 18's. But I have found they are often not avaliable in sizes for the front. So on the front I have often used Avons, they have a good range designed for classic racing, or just done my homework as most brands have a "Sporty" range avaliable in the oddball sizes. IE: You can get "Pilot Sport" in all the usual sizes, but if you ask a dealer you will find that there is a "Pilot Sporty" range for the weird stuff. Hope this hel;ps

http://www.nwa.co.nz/product_detail.php?P_ID=3150

Thats what you will running on the GBs in the ever expanding Froggy Race Team, they grip great and fit the GB well


GPRa10 is an awesome tyre . Sticky in the dry and not too shabby in the wet either.

As for who sells them , any Dunlop dealer will get them in for you even if they dont stock them. My team raced on them for the last 3 years and we got a few cups in the locker .


Paul.

GPra10 nice and sticky and more suited to the FZR, 18 x 4 rim? thats what my VJ21 RGV has,

Great to see you will be doing Postys and F3

[RDjase]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/122234-18-quot-19-quot-race-rubber-order

Dont know if theses are wide enough or whats available for your FZR

[Racey Rider]

Heidenau don't make a 140/60-18 in a race compound, but do do a 130/70. K64.

Also available in 18":
90/90
110/80
130/70

Then the silly inch sizes: (conversion (http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-tires/tire-data.htm))
2.00
2.25
2.75
3.00
3.25
3.50
4.00
4.10

[kit]

GPRa10 is an awesome tyre . Sticky in the dry and not too shabby in the wet either.

As for who sells them , any Dunlop dealer will get them in for you even if they dont stock them. My team raced on them for the last 3 years and we got a few cups in the locker .


Paul.

+ 1
I Have a fzr400 track bike and thats what I run too. I got mine from cycletreads in Auckland.

[ryanf062]

AHHH! got a quote for gpra10's today. Almost $600 for the pair. sound like i might be able to get them from over seas for a lot less but is this the sort of price i should have been expecting from in NZ?

[dave o]

AHHH! got a quote for gpra10's today. Almost $600 for the pair. sound like i might be able to get them from over seas for a lot less but is this the sort of price i should have been expecting from in NZ?

thats about what i paid for mine.

question i have - i use gpra10s on my tzr250 track bike. thinking of running slicks next year.
would there be much benefit of slicks over the gpra10s? i know that the a10's are quite sticky already, just wondering if slicks would be much better?

im guessing 18" rear slicks are a pain in the arse to find? so i would probably need to get a 17" rear rim?

[Shorty_925]

We have a set of tyres, will bring them out on saturday if your around to check them out, dont know the price, the old man gets back so will be able to sort you out.

[froggyfrenchman]

AHHH! got a quote for gpra10's today. Almost $600 for the pair. sound like i might be able to get them from over seas for a lot less but is this the sort of price i should have been expecting from in NZ?

Welcome to racing motorcycles out of the streetstock class mate.
Tyres are a constant and painful source of woe.

[ryanf062]

Welcome to racing motorcycles out of the streetstock class mate.
Tyres are a constant and painful source of woe.

Yea now i see. makes streetstock racing seem like good value for money really, still, i cant stay racing them for ever. I might have to ride really slow so i dont wear them out. Haha, yea right!