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MSVT Racing Turismo-X

Darkside Developments have been chosen as the sole supplier of control tyres for the MSVT Racing – Turismo X - the new name for the MSVT Supercup.

2021 was a terrible year for worldwide shipping and manufacture, and tyre manufacturers were not immune to this. With some manufacturers requiring four to six months from the date of order to delivery in the UK, production line disruptions due to COVID and shipping delays due to multiple disasters, had a major impact on tyre supplies into the UK. 
We managed to get through the 2021 season with our partners Yokohama without any customer being left without supply of the tyres, however over the last few weeks, it has become clear that 2022 will not be quite so straightforward. This means we have worked tirelessly with MSV to find a solution, and that is detailed below.

The following tyres are going to be allowed for the 2022 season:

All tyres MUST be purchased through Darkside Developments, and we will be barcoding the tyres on race day (or the day before where convenient). Ideally the barcodes will be applied before qualifying.

At present, some of the most popular sizes of A052 and Direzza are out of stock, with no clear delivery dates for when reasonable stocks will come in. We will of course keep everyone updated on stock levels, and update the website accordingly. Please do not email to ask when sizes that show as Out of Stock on the site will be coming in, the dates will be changed as soon as we are informed of progress. Yokohama Tyres purchased from us last year can be used in the 2022 season.

Ordering the Tyres

Select the brand and tread you wish to order below.

You can refine the search on the site using the filters at the side to find your size.

Then add the quantity you require to your cart.

Once in your cart you click 'Add Coupon' and enter the code ' TurismoX ' and click 'Apply'.

This will then apply Free Shipping

You then just checkout as normal. You can pay with PayPal, Credit / Debit Card, or if you need an Invoice to pay via Bank Transfer, select 'Bank Deposit' and an Invoice will be emailed to you or available to download via your account.

The tyres will be dispatched directly from the UK Distributors to the address you enter at the checkout phase. During the racing weekend, please approach a member of the Darkside Team with your Order Number, and we will apply the Barcoded Stickers to the tyres to ensure they meet the Turismo-X Regulations.

Any questions, please Contact Us We look forward to racing with you next year!

Making the most of the Tyres

We find that a few small changes to setup and pressures can have a massive impact on tyre life and grip levels. The aim is to get a perfect amount of wear across the whole tyre, which ultimately means they will last longer. These tyres are much better in wet conditions than any other semi-slick tyre, even part worn these will take some beating.

Camber

Front Camber for track use can be up to 4.5 degrees negative, depending on track and conditions etc. General rule is that the more negative camber then more air pressure is required. The quickest and easiest way to ensure you have the right amount of camber is to check the temperature spread across the tyre. An even spread is perfect, but up to 10 degrees more on the inside usually ends up with the most even treadwear.

Pressure

Minimum cold start pressure is 1.4 BAR with a Maximum of 2.1-2.2 BAR when hot.

A General rule for wet conditions is to increase tyre pressures as this aids water clearance, because track speeds are lower the pressure will also never reach the dry 'Hot' pressure. Depending on conditions, pressures over the ‘dry’ optimum varies for different cars – front or rear wheel drive/ saloon or single seater etc, so it is best to test different pressure settings etc when possible to see what works for your setup. A good place to start will be +5psi.

Spring Rates

If you want to go further than the above changes, the next step would be to look at increased spring rates. The construction of the tyre is as such that you can run higher spring rates as grip levels are nearing full slicks. If the outside shoulder is wearing a 10n or so stiffer spring would be a good place to start.