Prodrift 2011 tyre restriction

[1-JAY-Z]

Lads hold on a second, who or where says that a lower tread rating tyre has better grip than one with higher treadwear? Please explain?

[Joe]

Lads hold on a second, who or where says that a lower tread rating tyre has better grip than one with higher treadwear? Please explain?

exactly , it differs from brand to brand , tread wear is not std across brands , A dunlop 200 treadwear might not be the same to a Toyo 200 treadwear

[sandstorm]

what a load of cock...
on the back maybe but
Spending extra money a good set of front tyres is no different in my eyes than spending money on a cage or harnesses or any other upgrade for the car.

they help the car retain a faster pace with increased safety and control.
Going from a set of federal 595's on the front to a set of Pradas was like night and day in terms of understeer. With the increased grip when turning in and the confidence knowing the front end would go where you wanted it to go i thought they were very good value for money.

for them to say its an effort to make drifting more affordable is nonsense
if PD want to make drifting more affordable lower the entry fees...

[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

[Dunnedriftin]

with podge and jamie on this one.it would suit a lots of lads if it was just rear plus it would be great to throw a drift car into a corner with full confidence and no hesitation cause no one would trust a tyre with a 200 threatwear.every will be running hancooks ventus R-s2 cause there a 200 theardwear and normal federals 595 are 240.nankangs are 340 threadwear

Been told that there as good of tire that there ment to be? Not cheep either iv heard..

Thats not first hand experience but it was from a pro driver...

[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