245/65/18 GoodYear Slick wet-weather tyre

Product introduction

The GoodYear Slick Rain Circuit 245/650R18 tyre, formerly marketed under the Dunlop brand, is a competition tyre developed for use on track in wet conditions. Designed for racing and trackday vehicles equipped with 18 inch rims, it offers a high level of grip, traction and precision when the track is wet.

Purpose of the part

The role of a circuit rain tyre is to ensure optimal contact between the vehicle and the track when grip is greatly reduced by water. Its specific tread pattern allows water to be effectively evacuated from under the tread in order to limit the risk of aquaplaning, while maintaining good lateral grip when braking, supporting and accelerating.

Symptoms or consequences of a worn or unsuitable tire

• Perte d’adhérence importante sur piste humide
• Longer braking distances
• Risque accru d’aquaplaning
• Lack of precision entering and exiting turns
• Dégradation des performances chronométriques
• Unstable vehicle behavior in rainy conditions

Benefits of replacement

• Improved traction on wet tracks
• Better water evacuation thanks to the competition rain profile
• Gain in stability when braking and supporting
• Comportement plus prévisible en conditions difficiles
• Performance adapted to circuit, racing and sports driving use
• Availability of W2 and W3 compound depending on track conditions and temperature

Specifications

• Brand: Goodyear, formerly Dunlop
• Model: Slick Rain Circuit
• Size: 245/650R18
• Équivalence : 245/65/18 - 245/650/18
• Construction: Radial
• Range: Wet-weather Slick (Rain Tire)
• Available compounds: W2 Rain, W3 Rain
• Width: 9.5 inch
• Diameter: 651 mm
• Overall width: 264 mm
• Tread width: 238 mm
• Weight: 9.99 kg
• Possible references: 245/650R18 GY WET-L TC 02W2, 245/650R18 GY WET-R TC 02W2, 245/650R18 GY WET-L TC 02W3, 245/650R18 GY WET-R TC 02W3

Vehicle compatibility

This GoodYear Slick Rain 245/650R18 tyre is intended for competition vehicles, circuit cars, GT, prototypes, prepared vehicles and trackday cars accepting a 18 inch tyre with a 245/650R18. dimension. It is suitable for left and right mounting depending on the chosen reference, WET-L or WET-R.

Before assembly, it is recommended to check compatibility with the rim width, wheel arches, the regulations of your championship and the hot and cold pressure recommendations. This tyre is designed for competition use on circuits and is not intended for conventional road use.

Conclusion

The GoodYear Slick Rain Circuit 245/650R18 is a high-performance choice for maintaining grip, safety and efficiency on wet tracks, with a design directly adapted to the requirements of motorsport.