{"id":1066,"date":"2026-08-11T02:40:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T02:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chinakingtyre.com\/motorcycle-racing-slick-tire-supplier\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T03:00:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T03:00:36","slug":"motorcycle-racing-slick-tire-supplier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chinakingtyre.com\/pt\/motorcycle-racing-slick-tire-supplier\/","title":{"rendered":"Sourcing Motorcycle Racing Slicks for Teams & Distributors: A Wholesale Guide to 17-Inch Track Tires"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sourcing Motorcycle Racing Slicks for Teams & Distributors: A Wholesale Guide to 17-Inch Track Tires<\/h2>\n

For race teams, track-day organizations, and tire distributors, the supply question is not “which slick is fastest on one lap” but “which supplier can deliver a consistent, certifiable, race-proven slick at the volume and price I need, every season.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

The direct answer for buyers: yes, 17-inch motorcycle racing slicks are available wholesale from Chinese manufacturers<\/strong>, but a serious supplier differs from a commodity one in four ways \u2014 a real compound system, a complete size range, documented durability, and on-track validation. This guide covers what to expect and what to verify.<\/p>\n

The Four-Compound System: Why One “Slick” Is Not Enough<\/h2>\n

Racing slicks are not a single product \u2014 they are a compound system, because track temperature and session type dictate which compound a team runs. A serious supplier ships a range that covers qualifying through endurance. The Kingtyre K00, for example, is offered in four compounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Composto<\/th>\nPeak grip window<\/th>\nTypical use<\/th>\nLife under race load<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Super macio (SS)<\/td>\n50–70 °C<\/td>\nQualifying — fastest single lap<\/td>\n30–60 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Suave (S)<\/td>\n80–90 °C<\/td>\nAmateur race weekends \/ sprint<\/td>\n~50% longer than Super Soft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M\u00e9dio<\/td>\n80–110 °C<\/td>\nEndurance \/ most balanced<\/td>\n90–120 km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dif\u00edcil<\/td>\n120+ °C<\/td>\nLong runs, hot conditions<\/td>\n2–3× longer than Soft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Because all four compounds share the same carcass geometry and profile, teams can mix compounds front and rear<\/strong> \u2014 a common setup pairs a Soft front for steering feel with a Medium rear for drive traction. This flexibility is a practical advantage a distributor can highlight to race customers.<\/p>\n

The 17-Inch Size Range<\/h2>\n

17-inch wheels dominate modern race bikes, so a useful supply program must cover the full range. The Kingtyre K00 spans 30+ sizes<\/strong>, from 110\/70 R17 and 120\/70 R17 fronts through to the large rear sections up to 200\/60 R17. When evaluating a supplier, confirm the complete size matrix \u2014 a supplier that covers only a few popular sizes will leave your customers without fitment for specific machines.<\/p>\n

Durability and Consistency Under Race Load<\/h2>\n

A race slick’s durability is measurable, and a serious supplier publishes it. Real figures from the K00:<\/p>\n