{"id":8535,"date":"2015-07-30T20:02:24","date_gmt":"2015-07-30T20:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.totalkitcar.com\/?p=8535"},"modified":"2015-07-30T20:02:24","modified_gmt":"2015-07-30T20:02:24","slug":"so-thats-cleared-that-up-then","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/2015\/07\/30\/so-thats-cleared-that-up-then\/","title":{"rendered":"SO, THAT'S CLEARED THAT UP, THEN"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>In the current climate of uncertainty that surrounds the trackday semi-slick tyre market, Japanese manufacturer Toyo Tires has endeavoured to add a little clarity to proceedings with an unequivocal statement regarding the ongoing road legality of both its Proxes R888 and R888R products in the UK. Put simply, both products can continue be used on the public highway with impunity!<\/p>\n

The need to clarify this position comes in the wake of confusion from both end-users and retailers alike regarding the legislation around recent changes governing semi-slick tyres. Following significant changes put into place in the UK November 1, 2014, many so-called trackday tyres, which offer greater grip thanks to their semi-slick design, were effectively outlawed for road use.<\/p>\n

Conforming to all the new labelling requirements however, the Proxes R888 and R888R were granted full \u2018E\u2019 mark status, making them totally acceptable for British highway use and eligible to pass an MOT, subject to the usual minimum tread depth requirements, of course.<\/p>\n

It is widely believed that some of the confusion in motorsport circles may have arisen from the sport\u2019s governing body, the MSA having previously earmarked the R888\/R888R pairing as due for future removal from the all-important \u2018List 1b\u2019 \u2013 which denotes road-legal tyres approved for competition use. As the backbone of many British Club Championships, this approval is vital. However, having noted both tyres conformity to the new road legislation, the MSA has since announced that it will be reinstating the R888\u2019s \u20181b\u2019 status in the next issue of the sport\u2019s handbook \u2013 the \u2018Blue Book\u2019.<\/p>\n

Commenting on this unusual situation. Toyo UK\u2019s Motorsport and Technical Director, Alan Meaker said: \u201cIt\u2019s clear to many tyre companies that there is a huge amount of confusion in this important market. Therefore, it is important for us to put some facts back into the marketplace to reassure both retailers and end-users alike.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are, that along with a handful of other quality designs, the Toyo Proxes R888 and R888R will retain their E-marking, full road-legality and MSA Blue Book eligibility. From our point of view, and thanks to the quality of our design, the new legislation hasn\u2019t changed a thing.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s important for consumers to check what they are buying though \u2013 as not all brands and products have been able to conform as we have. Certain other tyres, if produced after the 2014 cut-off date, may be illegal to use on the highway, or for club competition.\u201d<\/p>\n

So, there you have it.<\/p>\n

For more information on Toyo products, visit www.toyo.co.uk<\/a> ENDS.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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