30 October 2011

Results of Tyre Poll...


Thank you to those of you who took the time to complete our recent 'Tyre Poll', the poll is now closed and the results are as follows:

  • 67% for Enduro tyres
  • 16% for Trials tyres
  • 16% no tyre preference

Obviously there are some venues where Trials tyres will still be necessary but we'll use Enduro spec. tyres whenever possible.  Compared with Moto-x tyres Enduro tyres massively reduce the amount of irreparable damage we do to the land, partly with clever design and rubber compounds, but mostly because of their much reduced tread depth.
To pass scrutineering you need only comply with the tread depth - it doesn't need to be highway approved - so if you take a grinder to a worn moto-x tyre, tidy it up and reduce the knob height to 13mm maximum (use an 13mm headed M8 bolt as a gauge) you're good to go.  It's an eco friendly option in more ways than one, and it'll save you a bundle too. We're all in favour of that!