Bridgestone Tire

GTO · Post 07 Sep 2006, 21:17

Can someone tell what is going on here with this tire?

http://images.f1racing.net/large/63752.jpg

Surely, it's not to going to be raced????

NickT · Post 07 Sep 2006, 21:20

Hmmm..... It looks like something to allow the car to be moved around without damaging the tyres or having them pickup rubbish from the road.

GTO · Post 08 Sep 2006, 01:39

So you think it is just slipped on over the tire?
I thought they had special narrow rims & tires for transport/moving & such. I'll have to search for a pic. of one being used.

mini696 · Post 08 Sep 2006, 03:05

I saw this too, and was going to ask what it was for.

My initial thought is it is so its easier to move around. Less rolling resistance.

Post 08 Sep 2006, 05:21

you can see the seam where its stuck together id guess it just goes on to keep the tires clean

mini696 · Post 08 Sep 2006, 06:41

The official F1 site calls them "Tyre protectors".

DaveKillens · Post 08 Sep 2006, 13:44

I think NickT hit the nail on the head. I wonder if they are pre-heated, and/or fit inside the tire heaters?