Prodrift 2011 tyre restriction

[1-JAY-Z]

195/50R15 Nexen N2000 Treadwear 340
195/50R15 Interstate Treadwear 320
195/50R15 Silverstone Evo8 Treadwear 280
195/50R15 Toyo T1R Treadwear 280
195/50R15 Uniroyal Rainsport 2 Treadwear 280
195/50R15 Toyo R1R Treadwear 140
195/50R15 Toyo R888 Treadwear 100

I think I get what there saying, A lower rating treadwear on a tyre will lose its tread quicker as its holding the road most of the time compared to a higher one where the tread gets ripped off less quickly prolonging its life, Its a bit stupid of a rule if it implies the front as well.

[calicagesracing]

I doubt if it's a cost reducing measure either, more like a safety thing as the more grip you have obviously the speed increases and increases.

I know I hadn't seen 4th gear drifting until the last couple of years with rsr's on the back and such

As regards the cost thing, big smoke and big speed certainly help but it's not the only factor in winning comp's. Nobody was ever told they have to run super grippy tyres

[Prodrifter86]

dnt no really what to make of this.. i no R888's a good but does it not make it safer in a way ? better grip ? i dno much about tyres for drifting anyway..

but it should really shake things up though...

[calicagesracing]

Just to expand on my point a little, I think if this is being done as a safety measure then grippy tyres should be left for the front as if they are not, there will be people understeering off the track next year!

[MCNSPORT.com]

I think this is a great idea once its emplimented properly

People very quick to say "what a load of cock" without any details being released by PD. Jaimes post doensnt even have any details cos there is none as yet

It should make the battles closer as one car wont pull away so much from they other due to superior tyres i.e Mike Deane on Silverstones

This is a spectator sport and closer battles is a great thing!!

In Fd tyres are specially made for the job. any decent privateer hasnt a hope without spending 1000's on these tyres

This is a fantastic idea!! and should make drifting more exciting here

[Stevo]

I think this is a great idea once its emplimented properly

People very quick to say "what a load of cock" without any details being released by PD. Jaimes post doensnt even have any details cos there is none as yet

It should make the battles closer as one car wont pull away so much from they other due to superior tyres i.e Mike Deane on Silverstones

This is a spectator sport and closer battles is a great thing!!

In Fd tyres are specially made for the job. any decent privateer hasnt a hope without spending 1000's on these tyres

This is a fantastic idea!! and should make drifting more exciting here

Why front and rear tho?? whatever about the rear but if its pissing rain you want sumthing you can trust on the front if your launching towards a barrier

[Prodrifter86]

maybe now big power cars will not have the grip making the underdog a better chance ?? i dont. dont care reli onced theres some door on door action

[MCNSPORT.com]

Why front and rear tho?? whatever about the rear but if its pissing rain you want sumthing you can trust on the front if your launching towards a barrier

I already said no details have been released. Maybe it isnt fronts maybe it is, this is all speculation until PD confirm something so try not to get carried away with the front tyre thing

grippy front tyres would be great but it does leave the door wide open for some cheating, putting a pair of fronts on the back for one battle etc.

Having to dq someone after the event is over would look bad imo

i dont know whats gonna happen with this rule but any rule that makes the battles closer is a good one

[B.Egan]

I think this is a great idea once its emplimented properly

People very quick to say "what a load of cock" without any details being released by PD. Jaimes post doensnt even have any details cos there is none as yet

It should make the battles closer as one car wont pull away so much from they other due to superior tyres i.e Mike Deane on Silverstones

This is a spectator sport and closer battles is a great thing!!

In Fd tyres are specially made for the job. any decent privateer hasnt a hope without spending 1000's on these tyres

This is a fantastic idea!! and should make drifting more exciting here

I'd have to agree with Darren from an uneducated point of view. I know I personally couldnt afford to be spending massive money on tyres. But if you dont and others are then you're at a big disadvantage. Will give lower horsepower cars more of a chance to I'd imagine, i.e Donal Garry against Carpo for example.

FD are bringing in tyre rules aswell supposedly. AFAIK its working on a width limit basis though, to try and even the playing field rather than the costs though I think.