Junior spec tire availability

Danny Kao · Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 192

Hello,

There has been some questions before the holidays on the availability of the MG Reds (HZ) in size 6.0, which is the maximum size that juniors can run for the rear starting this year.

Two of the resellers checked with the importers today and confirmed there is no problem with the supply and they are always available.

The resellers are Rob Morris, 703-407-0081; and Chuck at Arsenal Racing, 877-570-RACE. Chuck mentioned he can do free shipping if you purchase 4, and Rob always offer good price as well.

Thanks.

Pete Schaible · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 3:00 pm Post subject:

I remember reading that the Hoosier R60 was being considered. Is this still being discussed or are only the MG Reds legal?

Danny Kao · Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 192

Hi Pete, since the supply problem of the 6.0 MG reds is really a false alarm, currently only MG Reds are allowed. However, for local competition, you are allow to run out of your old tires before you are required to run MG reds. So if you have some tires left there is no immediate requirement to get new reds.

The yahoo FJ forum is doing a group buy of MG Reds planned for February. Get hold of Scott or Brian or respond to the forum to get on the list if you want to take the advantage of it.

As far as Hoosier R60A is concern, the KAC will certainly discuss this in our next meeting. I can't speak for the rest of the folks, but the last KAC group did spent time and decide the rules with a lot of considerations. So in general I am not in favor of making a rule and change it right away unless there is a really a reason. In this case we definitely have to discuss it because a contingency plan for the lack of MG red supply has to be there; in fact, Dunlop was also put in the mix because they might offer some incentives for the Junior group in addition of Hoosier. We will definitely discuss all angles but I do not know if we will come to a conclusion immediately; especially since the Reds are available.

Thanks Pete! See you out there in a few months.

Larry MacLeod · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 6:08 pm Post subject:

Danny Kao · Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 192

Larry, it's DC's local FJ forum which a few Philly guys are on: wdcr_scca_fj@yahoogroups.com

Scott Boito · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:29 pm Post subject:

Sorry, it's on the WDCR_scca_fj group, not the main jr group. If anyone from outside of the Mid-Atlantic is interested in this buy, let me know, but shipping will be additional.
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Danny Kao · Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 192

Just out of curiosity, is everybody finding their MG Reds without any problem? Just want to make sure we don't have any issues getting the right tires.

Thanks! Wink

Joe Ricard · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:27 pm Post subject:

I am still on last years set. getting pretty hard but dang they last a long time.
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Danny Kao · Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 192

FYI - I received this note from the general manager of MG of US. My question was asking for the availability of MG Reds in 6.0, and if so can it be shown on the website.

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My name is Luis Ruibal, I'm General Manager at WR International, Inc / MG Tires USA.
We are in a process of launching our US MG Tires web site; I believe it will be on line beginning of next week.
In the coming days you'll see more and more reseller offering this tire on line; it's in stock and fully available.

Harold Hammerly · Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Posts: 24

Is the MG Reds group buy still on? I atempted to email them using the posted link unsucsefully, please let me know if there is a buy and how to get in for a set.
Thanks

Danny Kao · Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 192

MG reds in size 6.0 is now widely available and it's now reflected on the MG website.

http://www.mgtires.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1834

Many of the resellers also carry the inventory on their website as well.

Special thanks to Luis at MG Tire for making the inventory available and website update!

Brian Garfield · Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:03 pm Post subject:

Our local guy Rob Morris has decided to drop his dealer status, so I can no longer do anything more than anyone else as far as a group deal...

Somebody else have an idea?

Brian

Harold Hammerly · Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Posts: 24

I called the two local dealers listed on the MG website, they tell me that no one uses MG Reds locally but one told me that he would order them if I'm not in a bug hurry so he could conbine my tires with a regular order, I can ask him if he would concider a special deal if we get a large order going.

Harold Hammerly
Brownsburg, IN

Danny Kao · Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 192

The following online stores sell MG reds in 6.0 according to MG Tires USA:

www.magnaracing.com
www.tsracing.com
www.arsenalracing.com
www.accelerationkarting.com
www.mmracingkarts.com

Harold Hammerly · Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Posts: 24

FYI Mike at Indiana racing services 317 201-3771 (no afiliation) gave me a gerat deal on a set of HZ $185.00 he can drop ship.