2CV Championship Tyres

[Aubrey Brocklebank]

Competitors may be aware that our order for new Michelin tyres has been delayed yet again and we will not have tyres until September at the earliest. Firestones may be available but similar supply problems currently exist.

We have researched all possible alternatives and have come to the conclusion that the best solution is a 135x15, which as amongst other things requires no other modifications to the car to enable fitment.
Toyo can supply us with a 135 *15 tyre in almost unlimited quantities on three months notice. Whilst they are slightly smaller than the 145's and require approx 100rpm extra the 4 drivers that tested them at Cadwell Park were all surprised and impressed by their performance characteristics. Further testing is going to take place at Snetterton next week.

The even better news is that they should be available at approximately £25 each, this compares to approx £90 for the Michelins and Firestones.

As a result of this situation we feel that it is necessary to make changes to ensure a long term tyre supply for the Championship, to achieve a "level playing field" we are minded to make these the control tyre for the championship from next season onwards. [AFTER FEEDBACK FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT THESE TYRES ARE LIKELY TO BE SLOWER THAN MICHELINS AND IT WOULD NOT BE FAIR FOR SOMEONE TO WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP BY VIRTUE OF HAVING HOARDED A SET]

We hope that you can appreciate why we are looking at this change and welcome your comments to Aubrey in the first instance.

Clearly, after the 24 hour race all existing tyres will be redundant, as far as racing is concerned, however, many competitors are in desperate need of tyres for that race and will provide a ready market for any surplus tyres that you may have.

There is a section in the forum under the 24 hour topic set up to act as an exchange mechanism.