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Racing
Tires
DCS, DCM
An insignificant 0.1 liter engine, quick but
unforgiving steering added to a frame and tires. That, in a
nutshell, is a complete kart. It's the very basic equipment needed
to race and compete for the tenth of a second. There is no room for
compromise and that is why the kart is so straight forward. The gift
presented by the frame and body is the wind enveloping the whole
body, and the 4cm ground clearance compensates for the strong
lateral G force when cornering. Here can be found the feel of a
motor sport that is hugs the earth.
Karting goes for the minimum and maximum limits.
To win, the overall best balance of the best performance is needed.
Technique must be improved and the setting of engine and frame
reduced to perfection. When all this is ready, what's left is the
tires gripping the road surface. This is a delicate balance but kart
regulations are strict so that the ratio held by the tires is very
large.
Half the victory comes in the moment when you make
your decision; "We're going with dry tires." or
"We're going with wet tires." The tenth of a second
barrier you couldn't crash with your machine and technique can be
taken with tires. It goes without saying that the summit of kart
racing is the world kart championship.
The Le Mans Circuit (France) is a spectacle and
high speed course that can't be found in the United States. On this
circuit, stress is put on tire grip rather than on response. On the
other hand, on slow, tricky courses, good response is a condition
for a "fast tire". Performance demanded of a tire varies
greatly according to the course layout. There are countless other
problems kart tires must handle such as weather, track temperature,
track condition as well as the match between technique and frame.
Dunlop confronts each of these and in response has
been working hard to develop a faster, more stable tire. Naturally,
that stage can be in United States or abroad. The whole is seen from
the individual parts. Its the result of rich experience. We want to
emphasize uniformity as the condition for marketing an outstanding
tire. In other words, we are talking of a high performance tire with
a wide range of response. It is hardly influenced by temperature
variations and course layout and can deliver stable performance. For
example, the initial grip is ideal and does not become sluggish even
in the later half when tire temperature rises. Grip and response are
important dimensions and balance each other. With that kind of tire
we'd like to get the true feeling of a formula race.
Features & Applications
DCS
Medium compound suitable for low-to-
medium grip tracks
Suitable for low to medium track temperatures.
DCM
Hard compound suitable for medium-to-
high grip tracks
Suitable for medium and high track temperatures
Fairfield Motorsports Price:
11.5 x 8.0 - 6 $59.00
(DBS, DBM)
11.0 x 6.0 - 6 $53.00 (DBS,
DBM)
11.0 x 5.0 - 6 $50.00
(DBS, DBM)
