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In The begiNning.

IMPORTANT: The information in the following pages is the opinion of MOT Motorsport and is not the opinion of any tyre manufacturer. It is intended as an informational discussion document and not a guide for what to do.
​Always operate tyres within the guidelines of the manufacture and as stipulated on the tyre sidewall.

​When I attend races or Trackdays, “What pressure should I run?”, is probably the most common question I have been asked over the years. Frequently the answers surprise people, especially after the internet advice told them different.

Tyres are obviously very important in a car’s performance, yet are frequently overlooked or misunderstood, however with a basic understanding of what is happening where the car meets the road, your track experience can be more fun and less stressful. With that in mind, I have put together this guide to cover some of the basic issues and misconceptions. It is not intended to be a “how to, but to help you to understand what the issues might be.

If I go back to the beginning, the wheel is said to be one of man’s greatest inventions. It certainly preceded sliced bread by quite a bit. The wheel worked fine for many years being pulled and pushed around. It was not until some bright spark decided to put a steam engine in their “waggon” that wheels, rather than just supporting weight and rolling along were required to also grip the ground to provide drive traction. It was not too long after than that Mr Dunlop was off down the Patent Offices with the ancestor of the modern pneumatic tyre we see today.  

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​The first known picture of a track day at Brands Hatch
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MRF ZTR Tyre Circuit Race / Trackday 185 55 R14 80V

£132.00

The MRF ZTR tyre is a track focused, but road legal tyre used in several UK and European championships. Delivering great corner speed, excellent consistency and remarkably long life making it suitable for both sprint and endurance racing where it has enabled pole positions, fastest laps and race wins.

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MRF ZTR Tyre Circuit Race / Trackday 215 45 R17 87W

£198.00

The MRF ZTR tyre is a track focused, but road legal tyre used in several UK and European championships. Delivering great corner speed, excellent consistency and remarkably long life making it suitable for both sprint and endurance racing where it has enabled pole positions, fastest laps and race wins.

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MRF ZTR Tyre Circuit Race / Trackday 235 40 R17 90W

£125.00 - £210.00

The MRF ZTR tyre is a track focused, but road legal tyre used in several UK and European championships. Delivering great corner speed, excellent consistency and remarkably long life making it suitable for both sprint and endurance racing where it has enabled pole positions, fastest laps and race wins.

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MRF ZTR Tyre Circuit Race / Trackday 235 40 R18 91W

£130.00 - £234.00

The MRF ZTR tyre is a track focused, but road legal tyre used in several UK and European championships. Delivering great corner speed, excellent consistency and remarkably long life making it suitable for both sprint and endurance racing where it has enabled pole positions, fastest laps and race wins.

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MRF ZTR Tyre Circuit Race / Trackday 245 40 R18 93W

£254.40

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The MRF ZTR tyre is a track focused, but road legal tyre used in several UK and European championships. Delivering great corner speed, excellent consistency and remarkably long life making it suitable for both sprint and endurance racing where it has enabled pole positions, fastest laps and race wins.

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MRF ZTR Tyre Circuit Race / Trackday 265 35 R18 93W

£282.00

The MRF ZTR tyre is a track focused, but road legal tyre used in several UK and European championships. Delivering great corner speed, excellent consistency and remarkably long life making it suitable for both sprint and endurance racing where it has enabled pole positions, fastest laps and race wins.

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MRF ZTR Tyre Circuit Race / Trackday 295 30 R18 94Y

£306.00

The MRF ZTR tyre is a track focused, but road legal tyre used in several UK and European championships. Delivering great corner speed, excellent consistency and remarkably long life making it suitable for both sprint and endurance racing where it has enabled pole positions, fastest laps and race wins.

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MRF ZTR Tyre Circuit Race / Trackday 235 35 R19 87Y

£254.40

The MRF ZTR tyre is a track focused, but road legal tyre used in several UK and European championships. Delivering great corner speed, excellent consistency and remarkably long life making it suitable for both sprint and endurance racing where it has enabled pole positions, fastest laps and race wins.

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MRF ZTR Tyre Circuit Race / Trackday 205 45 R17 84W

£192.00

The MRF ZTR tyre is a track focused, but road legal tyre used in several UK and European championships. Delivering great corner speed, excellent consistency and remarkably long life making it suitable for both sprint and endurance racing where it has enabled pole positions, fastest laps and race wins.

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MRF ZTR Tyre Circuit Race / Trackday 225 45 R15 87W

£186.00

The MRF ZTR tyre is a track focused, but road legal tyre used in several UK and European championships. Delivering great corner speed, excellent consistency and remarkably long life making it suitable for both sprint and endurance racing where it has enabled pole positions, fastest laps and race wins.

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MRF ZTR Tyre Circuit Race / Trackday 185 60 R13 80H

£114.00

The MRF ZTR tyre is a track focused, tyre used in several UK and European championships. Delivering great corner speed, excellent consistency and remarkably long life making it suitable for both sprint and endurance racing where it has enabled pole positions, fastest laps and race wins.

NOTE The 13" tyres are not currently E marked and so for circuit use only.

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MRF ZTi2 Tyre Circuit Race / Trackday 205 60 R13 86H

£114.00

The MRF ZTi2 tyre is designed for dry circuit racing and track days. This intermediate pattern can be used even when the track is a little damp. The tyre gives consistent performance with sustained grip and superior handling over multiple laps.

NOTE The 13" tyres are not currently E marked and so for circuit use only.

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    • IN THE BEGINNING
    • GRIP AND COMPOUNDS
    • TREADWEAR RATING
    • TREAD PATTERNS
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    • Terms & Conditions