New Tire Rules For World Superbike, World Supersport, European Superstock Championships

New Tire Rules For World Superbike, World Supersport, European Superstock Championships

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Superbike & Supersport World Championships, Superstock Cup Changes to the Rules The Superbike Commission, composed of Messrs. Paolo Flammini (FGSport), Claude Danis (FIM) and Giulio Bardi (Team representative), in a meeting held on August 29, unanimously decided to introduce the following modifications to the Road Racing Superbike & Supersport World Championship and Superstock Cup Regulations (for immediate application) : TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 2.3.6 Tyres Tyres may be replaced from those fitted to the homologated motorcycle. 1) With the exception of tyres: a) supplied by the Official Supplier. b) slick tyres. c) tyres marked “not for highway use”. The manufacturer must identify the tyre with the following: 1. The DOT mark and/or the E mark (used for “homologated tyres” or tyres marked for highway use only) 2. The name of the manufacturer 3. The year of manufacture (in code) 4. The tyre dimension 5. The speed rating 6. Any other features necessary for the correct use of the tyre 2) Fitting · The tyre must be mounted on the correct rim. · The rim must not be deformed or damaged. 3) Permitted maximum speed With the exception of tyres supplied by the Official Supplier, the minimum speed rating for use in Supersport and Superstock is (W). 4)”¦ 2.7.6.7 Tyres The rider can use a maximum of three (3) front and three (3) rear DRY weather tyres for each event. Only during free practices and warm up, riders will be allowed to use tyres allocated to them in a previous event, and an additional set of tyres (1 front and 1 rear).

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