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Friday marked the second day of this years Goodwood Festival of Speed, and it was clear from the off that it was going to be a good day. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky as the sun beat down on the track, the perfect weather to see some serious speed!
Friday's Highlights
The Hill Climb
The morning saw drivers testing their skill in a variety of different vehicle classes, from NASCAR and Touring Cars to FIA, BRM and Grand Prix Greats. You could feel the excitement in the crowd rising as each F1 car raced by with a deafening roar, which only increased as the 1988 McLaren MP4/4 tore around the track – a car most famously driven by Ayrton Senna, and one that will be piloted by F1 superstars Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris later this weekend!
RAF Red Arrows
As midday approached attention turned from the road to the sky, as the RAF Red Arrows put on an epic air display. With countless twists and turns, the Red Arrows matched the energy and pure speed that we have grown accustomed to seeing on the track all morning, painting an impressive picture in the clear blue skies overhead.
Driftkhana
One of the highlights of the afternoon was once again the Driftkhana event. The unique event combines a mixture of sprinting and drifting, giving drivers a real opportunity to showcase their skills. After the warm-ups yesterday the drivers were really ready to show off their skills today as the smells and sound of burning rubber took centre stage. Check out the video below to get an idea of just how impressive the drifting performances were.
With the tyres smoking like that, I’m sure some of the drivers will be looking to pop into their local Kwik Fit centre for a fresh set!
Kwik Fit BTCC Stand
Following on from a busy Thursday, festival goers continued to flock to see Ash Sutton’s awesome Infiniti Q50. Being able to get up close and personal to see the car of the reigning Kwik Fit BTCC champion remains a big attraction to motorsport fans of all ages!
If you are attending the Festival of Speed this weekend be sure to swing by to see the car in all it’s glory. You can find the Kwik Fit BTCC stand on the corner just after the Electric Avenue display.
For those unable to attend that would like to keep up with the action – you can keep up to date with live streamed content on the Goodwood Website. Be sure to also check in on our website, as well as the Kwik Fit twitter, Instagram and Facebook for live updates of the weekends action!
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Your tyre size can be found on the sidewall of your current tyre and is a sequence of numbers and letters. The most common tyre size in the UK is 205/55R16 but there are many variations so it’s important to check your existing tyre first before searching for tyres.
Tip: Take a photo of your existing tyre sidewall to make it easier to identify your tyre size using the guide below.
The first three digits. This displays the width of the tyre in millimetres. A tyre marked 225 will measure 225mm across the tread from sidewall to sidewall.
Aspect Ratio
The fourth and fifth digits of the tyre code that immediately follow the tyre width. The aspect ratio or profile height of the tyre sidewall is expressed as a percentage of the tyre width. So an aspect ratio of 55 for example means that the profile height of the tyre is 55% of its width.
Rim Diameter
The next two digits represent the size of the wheel rim that the tyre can be fitted to. It is also the diameter of the tyre from bead to bead. So a tyre marked 16 will fit on a 16-inch wheel rim.
Speed Rating
The speed rating of a tyre is represented by a letter of the alphabet at the end of the tyre size code and indicates the maximum speed capability of the tyre. Tyres receive a speed rating based on a series of tests which measure the tyres capability to handle a set speed for a prolonged period of time.
Select your tyre speed rating to find out the maximum speed your tyres can maintain.
If you are unsure what speed rating you need, be sure to check your vehicle handbook. Choosing a lower speed rating than that recommended by your vehicle manufacturer could potentially invalidate your insurance.
Load Rating
The load index provides information on the maximum weight capability for the tyre. The load index is a numerical code that can be located just after the tyre size marking and before the speed rating.
Select your load index to find out the maximum load capability for your tyres.
Although not illegal, it is not advisable to have tyres with a lower speed rating or load index than the manufacturer recommended tyre specification for your vehicle, or to have a combination of different tyre construction types. Consult your vehicle handbook to confirm your vehicle’s tyre speed rating and load index as well as any additional requirements.
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