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Due to the conditions under which GOODYEAR Racing Tires operate, GOODYEAR MAKES NO WARRANTIES (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS), EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, with respect to GOODYEAR Racing Tires, Tubes, Safety Spares or Air Containers and shall not be liable for any consequential or special damages arising out of their use. GOODYEAR Racing Tires are designed and compounded solely for racing purposes and are not tested or Iabeled to meet FMVSS 109/ECE36 safety standards. lt is therefore not only dangerous but also illegal to sell race tires fur use on public streets or highways. The breadth and variety of types of racing tires offered by GOODYEAR meet all motor Sport demands. For every racing discipline there is a selection of tires with ideal performance characteristics as regards acceleration, cornering stability and braking behaviour. The constantly inreasing success of GOODYEAR Racing Tires in races worldwide serves as proof of the high standards of development, design and manufacturing. Furthermore, for certain racing tire types there is a selection of different tread compounds designed for specific track conditions. So get advice about the special operating conditions of the race tracks that you are interested in.

GOODYEAR Racing Tires are specifically designed und compounded für racing only. They are illegal for street or highway use.

TIRE CARE

GOODYEAR Racing Tires should not be stored near heat sources, in direct sunlight, in welding areas, near high voltage electric motors or in workshops where the temperature exceeds 104° F.

SIZE DESIGNATIONS

The size designations on GOODYEAR Racing Tires show the nominal diameter x tread width — bead diameter in inches. The dimensions given are for inflated tires under no load conditions.

Example: 28.5 x 14.5 — 18

Each GOODYEAR drag, saloon or sports car tire carries two code numbers an its sidewall. The first number, called the “D“ number, consists of the letter "D“ und four figures (e. g. D1672). This identifies the dimensions, construction und compound of each individual tire. lf any of these characteristics change, the “D“ number will also change. The second code number is the compound designation which consists of the letter “D“ (for drag tires) und one or two digits or “R“ (for saloon und sports car tires) und three digits; for example, D-5 (drag) or R-600 (saloon and sports car). This number signifies only the tread compound und may be used as a cross check when looking for the same compound in a different size or construction.

TREAD COMPOUNDS

Before each use check that the compound code is correct for the purpose intended.

RUNNING-IN TIME

GOODYEAR Racing Tires require temperature to obtain maximum grip levels, this requires 2-3 slow laps to gradually bring the tires up to working temperature ( and pressure), prior to the full grip levels being achieved. Qualifying tires are a specialist application and require only 1-2 laps warming up. Use of tire heating blankets or ovens will reduce the number of laps, required to obtain max grip levels. 

New tires should scrub in prior for race use.

COMPATIBILITY

The compatibility with a particular vehicle of a possible tire-rim combination stated in this brochure must in, every case be checked by the customer before its use.

DIRECTIONS FOR ROTATION

For technical reasons GOODYEAR Racing Tires must be fitted as follows: Every GOODYEAR tire has an 8 digit code serial number and a white or/and yellow sticker stamp, located on one side of the tire only, this should be located as shown.

VALVE CAPS

Always ensure that the valves of your tires are firmly sealed with metal valve caps. These are available free from our service vehicle.

TIRE PRESSURE

Tire pressure must be check before every TRAINING and RACING run. Approximate standard values are available on request.

ORDERING PROCEDURE UND CORRECT TIRE CHOICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE

To help us recommend the correct tire for you, you should have the following informaiton ready when ordering:

1. Vehicle type and class, Front or Rear wheel
2. Group
3. Application purpose (hill-climb / solo / auto crossing / circuit: sprint / long distance)
4. Current tire size, code and make
5. Applicable rim size ( diameter and width)
6. Vehicle weight
7. B.H.P. 

The sizes and technical details quoted do not have to conform with standards (DIN or ETRTO). Please observe the Road Traffic Registration Regulations (St.V.Z.O.) as well as the rules of the sport when changing tires. Further sizes and profiles on request. Please regard all technical details in this brochure as nonbinding. We would like you to receive your GOODYEAR Racing Tires form us in the condition you deserve; as highly developed as possible. We therefore reserve the right to make alterations where this will be to your benefit. All technical information and explanations form part of our general operating conditions.

GREAT CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION ON THIS INTERNET-SITE IS CORRECT AT THE TIME OF PUBLISHING; AND NO LIABILITY CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR ERRORS.