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c-m
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PostPosted: 01:07 - 12 Feb 2010    Post subject: The weight of tyres Reply with quote

I was looking at some Meztler z6 interacts for when i can afford a new set of tyres, and noticed that they weigh around 6kg each.

Just wondered if any other manufacturers list their tyre wieghts?

Obviously the less weight the better.

I remember in F1 the Michelin tyres could be up to 2kg heavier than the Bridgestone models
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PostPosted: 14:30 - 12 Feb 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

less weight = less rubber = shorter life ?? Confused
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PostPosted: 14:58 - 12 Feb 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Less weight may also be a carcass using stiffer materials, etc.
I wonder how much a tyre decreases in weight as you use it?
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PostPosted: 15:25 - 12 Feb 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Deckx wrote:
less weight = less rubber = shorter life ?? Confused


Erm no. Its more to do with the construction of the tyre rather than the rubber
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