265/660/18 GoodYear Slick Rain tyre Touring Car

Circuit rain tyre GoodYear 265/660/18 Touring Car

The GoodYear Slick Rain 265/660/18 Touring Car tyre, formerly marketed under the Dunlop brand, is designed for use in motorsport on wet or wet circuits. Developed for competitive touring cars, it offers high traction, excellent water evacuation and precise behavior when grip conditions become difficult.

Purpose of the part

The rain tyre ensures contact between the vehicle and the track when the surface is wet. Its specific sculpture allows water to be channeled in order to limit the risk of aquaplaning, while maintaining maximum grip when braking, accelerating and supporting. In competition, the choice of compound and size is essential to efficiently exploit the chassis, transmission and braking.

Symptoms or consequences of a worn or unsuitable tire

• Loss of grip on wet or soggy track
• Longer braking distances
• Risque accru d’aquaplaning
• Manque de motricité en sortie de virage
• Unstable behavior when supporting or changing direction
• Irregular wear that can degrade performance over laps

Benefits of replacement

• Better grip on wet circuits
• optimised water evacuation thanks to the rain profile
• Gain confidence when braking and entering curves
• Improved traction for competitive touring vehicles
• Consistent performance depending on the choice of compound adapted to the conditions
• Product from a range recognized in motorsport

Specifications

• Brand: Goodyear, formerly Dunlop
• Model: Slick Pluie circuit
• Size: 265/660/18
• Application: Touring Car
• Range: Wet-weather Slick (Rain Tire)
• Available compounds: W3 Rain / W2 Rain
• Width: 10
• Diameter: 656 mm
• Overall width: 284 mm
• Tread width: 257 mm
• Weight: 10,47 kg
• Use: competition on a wet or wet circuit

Vehicle compatibility

This GoodYear 265/660/18 Slick Rain tyre is intended for Touring Car type vehicles and competition cars equipped with 18 inch rims compatible with this size. It is suitable for circuit applications requiring a high-performance rain tyre. Before assembly, it is recommended to check the rim width, the clearance in the wheel arches, the technical regulations of the discipline and the suitability of the compound to the track conditions.

Conclusion

The GoodYear 265/660/18 Touring Car rain tyre is a high-performance choice for optimizing grip, safety and regularity on wet circuits, while benefiting from the know-how of a range recognized in motor racing.