Anybody interested in getting race tires for the school?
I spoke to TK Motorsports, and they'd be willing to support us trackside for this.
They are the Bridgestone vendor for the area, but they can get pretty much any other brand of tire (DOT's only - no slicks):
- Bridgestone BT-002 (these are what Hoopty & I race on & they're awesome )
- Dunlop D208GPA
- Metzeler Racetech (track-day tire)
- Michelin Power Race
- Pirelli Supercorsa Race
Prices vary, depending on brand & size, but for the most part, the range is $300 - $350 (the Pirelli's are a bit more expensive).
Some brands may be limited in their availability based on size and/or compound (soft/medium/hard), so please call Brian at TK (720-904-9040) with any questions or to confirm availability, and also to get a specific price.
All non-Bridgestone tire requests will have to confirmed by August 1st (to make sure he can get them in time for the school), and will require at least a deposit, if not payment in full by that date. For the Bridgestones, they have them in stock (120 fronts, and 190, 180, and some 170 rears) and will bring what they have. If you need a different size Bridgestone, check with Brian by August 1st for availability.
TK will mount the tires for free if your wheels are off the bike. If you don't have the means to take your wheels off, they will have stands & tools there to assist (for a small fee). Most, if not all, of us racers will be willing to help in that area as well.
If you want, TK will remount your street tires at the end of the day (for a small fee, plus possibly another small fee if they have to take the wheels off).
If you're interested in getting some tires, post up here with your preference.
Remember, even if you decide now that you don't want to try race tires, you'll be able to get some Bridgestones at the track if you change your mind mid-day.