Tyre Legallity Question
Discussion
Can anyone confirm if the Colway Formula2 tyre is road legal.
www.cars.u-net.com/colwaymotorsport.htm
I want to use it on a multi venue stage rally where you have to drive on public roads between stages.
Also is the ruling different if you are on an event as opposed to nipping down to the petrol station to fill up?
many thanks
Ex
www.cars.u-net.com/colwaymotorsport.htm
I want to use it on a multi venue stage rally where you have to drive on public roads between stages.
Also is the ruling different if you are on an event as opposed to nipping down to the petrol station to fill up?
many thanks
Ex
This is the situation as I understand it.
The Colway is both a tyre designed for competition use and is a retread. Its markings for sale ( as opposed to its use ) is prescribed by Statutory Instrument 1996 No. 3227 The Motor Vehicle Tyres (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1996
Its use is much vague with unspecific fitness for purpose iussues covered by the RTA 1986.
IMO tyres marked 'for competition use' etc are not prohibited for use under the RTA act but it would be logical that such tyres are used as part of the equipment of a car constructed or modified for competition. Obviously raly cars traverse the public road during competition and may be driven on the public roads at other times ( Subject to tax/insurance and other construction & use issues )
So IMO the answer is yes. I'd be interested to know what Colway say as I have heard different stories from other Motorsport Tyre Depts, some who concur with the above and others who do not. BiB have diffet ideas as I have heard of a case of someone who has been reported in Wales by a PC who was determined to report him for something.
The Colway is both a tyre designed for competition use and is a retread. Its markings for sale ( as opposed to its use ) is prescribed by Statutory Instrument 1996 No. 3227 The Motor Vehicle Tyres (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1996
Its use is much vague with unspecific fitness for purpose iussues covered by the RTA 1986.
IMO tyres marked 'for competition use' etc are not prohibited for use under the RTA act but it would be logical that such tyres are used as part of the equipment of a car constructed or modified for competition. Obviously raly cars traverse the public road during competition and may be driven on the public roads at other times ( Subject to tax/insurance and other construction & use issues )
So IMO the answer is yes. I'd be interested to know what Colway say as I have heard different stories from other Motorsport Tyre Depts, some who concur with the above and others who do not. BiB have diffet ideas as I have heard of a case of someone who has been reported in Wales by a PC who was determined to report him for something.
From the 2002 Demon Tweeks catologue:
A moulded slick. Colways latest rally tyre designed to meet FIA international regulations that require a minimum 17% tread pattern. Road legal for link sections. A winning single venue stage tyre. Can be hand cut for other applications- wet weather, rallycross.
Hope that helps, so according to Demon Tweeks it is Road legal!
Richard
>> Edited by beav on Thursday 4th September 18:03
A moulded slick. Colways latest rally tyre designed to meet FIA international regulations that require a minimum 17% tread pattern. Road legal for link sections. A winning single venue stage tyre. Can be hand cut for other applications- wet weather, rallycross.
Hope that helps, so according to Demon Tweeks it is Road legal!
Richard
>> Edited by beav on Thursday 4th September 18:03
From the horses mouth...
Hello there, thanks for your enquiry. Rest assured that the Colway Formula 2 is entirely road legal, it has a 17percent tread pattern, which is the minimum legal percent tread for road use. It is therefore a perfect tyre for rallies with link stages on public roads. In fact all Colway Motorsport tyres are actually road legal, and yes, that includes popping to the shops for some milk!
Good to hear from, and good luck with your rallying.
Ali Hoskins (Miss)
Colway Motorsport
Edited to say that in no way am I implying that Ali Hoskins (Miss) is a horse
>> Edited by TheExcession on Friday 5th September 00:45
Hello there, thanks for your enquiry. Rest assured that the Colway Formula 2 is entirely road legal, it has a 17percent tread pattern, which is the minimum legal percent tread for road use. It is therefore a perfect tyre for rallies with link stages on public roads. In fact all Colway Motorsport tyres are actually road legal, and yes, that includes popping to the shops for some milk!
Good to hear from, and good luck with your rallying.
Ali Hoskins (Miss)
Colway Motorsport
Edited to say that in no way am I implying that Ali Hoskins (Miss) is a horse
>> Edited by TheExcession on Friday 5th September 00:45
TheExcession said:
From the horses mouth...
Hello there, thanks for your enquiry. Rest assured that the Colway Formula 2 is entirely road legal, it has a 17percent tread pattern, which is the minimum legal percent tread for road use. It is therefore a perfect tyre for rallies with link stages on public roads. In fact all Colway Motorsport tyres are actually road legal, and yes, that includes popping to the shops for some milk!
Good to hear from, and good luck with your rallying.
Ali Hoskins (Miss)
Colway Motorsport
Edited to say that in no way am I implying that Ali Hoskins (Miss) is a horse
>> Edited by TheExcession on Friday 5th September 00:45
hey mite try a set on the gte its nearly finshed now.
will be fun in the rain
The Excession said:
From the horses mouth...
In fact all Colway Motorsport tyres are actually road legal, and yes, that includes popping to the shops for some milk!
Good to hear from, and good luck with your rallying.
Ali Hoskins (Miss)
Pity certain other motorsport tyre distributors ( connected with a well known National Championship ) are not so well informed as Miss Hoskins
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