Jaguar Classics - Tyres, what does "Competition" on sidewall mean?

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Sun 18 Mar 2012 08:43
Jaguar Classics - Tyres, what does "Competition" on sidewall mean? - AvalonChris

Just bought a kit car and it comes with 4 good tyres but all have the word 'competition' on the sidewall, does anyone know if this makes them illegal for street use?

Tyres are: Englebert by Michelin, and wording is "6.50/16 Competition P".

Tried my local tyre garage and I they weren't sure.

Cheers

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Sun 18 Mar 2012 09:31
Jaguar Classics - Tyres, what does "Competition" on sidewall mean? - Peter D

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/competition-tyres

I suggest you check with Michelin to ensure they are road legal.

Regards Peter

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Sun 18 Mar 2012 09:53
Jaguar Classics - Tyres, what does "Competition" on sidewall mean? - jc2

All tyre currently sold for road use must have an "E" mark(or "e") on them.Could be old-they-re cross-ply!-but not necessarily.The "E" signifies EU approval.

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Sun 18 Mar 2012 12:55
Jaguar Classics - Tyres, what does "Competition" on sidewall mean? - skidpan

When I was kit car racing (road going class) the tyre to have was a soft compound cross ply one. They were not "E" marked simply because they did not "E" mark cross plys back in 1995. They were "DOT" marked though which did mean they were road legal. The other thing is the wording competition", that on its own does not mean they are illegal for road use. If it said "for racing purposes only" or "not for highway use" that would be different.

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Sun 18 Mar 2012 13:07
Jaguar Classics - Tyres, what does "Competition" on sidewall mean? - jc2

DOT means road legal-in the USA!

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Sun 18 Mar 2012 16:22
Jaguar Classics - Tyres, what does "Competition" on sidewall mean? - AvalonChris

super helpful, thanks. I think they are cross plys and because of the type of car its likely they didnt get much use, so could be older tyres.

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Sun 18 Mar 2012 16:24
Jaguar Classics - Tyres, what does "Competition" on sidewall mean? - AvalonChris

Good idea, I'll try Michelin. Demon Tweeks is on my list to call, they have always been helpful when I was running a beach buggy.

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