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2022/23 NZSBK Tyre Regulations for Rounds 3 to 6

10 October 2022 | All News, Road

For Rounds 3 -6 : 2022/23 NEW ZEALAND SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP

Tyre Regulations:

The onus is on the competitor to have the correct marking/identification on their tyres in accordance with these regulations. Where tyre marking/identification is missing when checked at the end of qualifying or racing, that competitor will be disqualified from that session or race.

Superbike:

Three front tyres and four rear tyres will be allowed per round. Only one front tyre and one rear tyre will be permitted for qualifying. The front qualifying tyre must be used for race 1 but a new rear tyre may be used. Tyres must be marked/identified at the beginning of qualifying on Saturday morning for all rounds. Super qualifying tyres are not permitted. Only tyres marked for an event are permitted to be used at that event. If a race is declared “Wet” there will be no restrictions on the number or type of tyres used, the onus remains on the Rider to fit the tyres he considers most suitable. In the event that a qualifying tyre must be replaced due to safety considerations, only a tyre of the same make, size and compound can be used. That competitor must start the race from the pit lane under the direction of the clerk of the course. The damaged tyre must be made available for inspection by the Steward or technical officer/representative before it is replaced and the replacement tyre must be marked.

Supersport 600:

Two front tyres and three rear tyres will be allowed per round. Only one front tyre and one rear tyre will be permitted for qualifying and these tyres MUST be used for race 1. These tyres must be marked/identified at the beginning of qualifying on Saturday morning for all rounds. Super qualifying tyres are not permitted. The type of tyre must conform to Appendix F, Clause 3 of the Manual of Motorcycle Sport Only tyres marked for an event are permitted to be used at that event. If a race is declared “Wet” there will be no restrictions on the number or type of tyres used, the onus remains on the Rider to fit the tyres he considers most suitable. In the event that a tyre must be replaced due to safety considerations, only a tyre of the same make, size, compound and condition can be used. If the replacement tyre is new, that competitor must start the race from the pit lane under the direction of the clerk of the course. The damaged tyre must be made available for inspection by the Steward or technical officer/representative before it is replaced and the replacement tyre must be marked.

650 Pro Twin:

One front and one rear tyre allowed per round. Tyres for each round will be marked/identified at the beginning of qualifying on Saturday morning for all rounds. Only tyres marked for that round are permitted to be used at that round. The type of tyre must conform to Appendix E, Clause 4 of the Manual of Motorcycle Sport. If a race is declared “Wet” there will be no restrictions on the number or type of tyres used, the onus remains on the Rider to fit the tyres he considers most suitable. In the event that a tyre must be replaced due to safety considerations, only a tyre of the same make, size, compound and condition can be used. If the replacement tyre is new, that competitor must start the race from the pit lane under the direction of the clerk of the course. The damaged tyre must be made available for inspection by the Steward or technical officer/representative before it is replaced and the replacement tyre must be marked.

Supersport 300

One front and one rear tyre allowed per round. Tyres for each round will be marked/identified at the beginning of qualifying on Saturday morning for all rounds. Only tyres marked for that round are permitted to be used at that round. Note: Only tyres that are approved by the tyre manufacturer for use on the standard rim size are permitted. If a race is declared “Wet” there will be no restrictions on the number of tyres used. The type of tyre must conform to Appendix I, Clause 3 of the Manual of Motorcycle Sport. The onus remains on the Rider to fit the tyres he considers most suitable. In the event that a tyre must be replaced due to safety considerations, only a tyre of the same make, size, compound and condition can be used. If the replacement tyre is new, that competitor must start the race from the pit lane under the direction of the clerk of the course. The damaged tyre must be made available for inspection by the Steward or technical officer/representative before it is replaced and the replacement tyre must be marked.

All Other Championship Classes

As per the relevant Appendix within the MNZ Manual of Motorcycle Sport.

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