Dartford Karting have expertly sourced, stockpiled, and laser-etched the barcodes on the NKC tyres for the 2026 season.

Tyre allocation Rules:

  • Drivers are limited to three sets of race slicks for the entire season.
  • Set 1: Must be used for Rounds 1 & 2
  • Set 2: Must be used for Rounds 3 & 4
  • Set 3: Must be used for Rounds 5 & 6

Tyre Collection:

  • Subscribers/Complete members –  Your tyres will be ready for collection at Rounds 1, 3 and 5.
  • Standard Members/Guests: You must pre-order your race slicks. Pre-order will open closer to the first round.

All race slicks will be laser-etched and only these marked tyres are eligible for racing. Tyres will be distributed at your first round.

Race and practice tyres

Race slicks

Race Slicks – Maxxis Sport/Mojo C2/Komet K3M

  • Dual-barcoded, laser-etched tyres specifically for NKC.
  • Available for collection at Round 1.

Subscribers/Complete members: Tyres will be ready at Round 1 — no action needed.
Standard Members: You MUST pre-order your tyres once open.

Race Wets – Maxxis SLW/Mojo CW/Komet K1W

Practice Tyres

  • Any tyre, from any supplier, can be used for practice.

NKC Tyre rule

  • One set of slicks for Rounds 1 & 2.
  • One set of slicks for Rounds 3 & 4.
  • One set of slicks for Rounds 5 & 6.
  • Tyre softeners are strictly prohibited.

We take the tyre rule seriously to maintain fair, affordable racing. All tyres are scanned, and we use advanced technology to detect tampering. Drivers found using softeners or non-compliant tyres will be excluded.

Drivers must arrive at the dummy grid with the correct (laser-etched) tyres. Races will not be delayed for tyre changes.

Full tyre regulations can be found here along with rules on drivers that are unable to compete in every round.

Tip: Mark tyres with a paint pen and store them in a dedicated tyre bag to avoid confusion.

Tyre registration

Tyres are scanned when you collect them at Round 1, which takes only a few seconds. This process will be repeated at rounds 3 and 5.

Looking after your tyres

It is your responsibility to look after your tyres.

Dartford Karting will be checking every tyre to ensure they are the correct circumference and looking for any problems before they arrive at the track.

  • Inspect your tyres at the collection window before leaving.
  • Use only tyre soap during fitting to avoid tyre sniffer detection issues.
  • Over-inflated tyres will not be accepted for returns.

If needed, NKC has tyre fitting bands available to borrow.

Tyre damage and reporting

Drivers must inspect their tyres in parc ferme after each race. If damage occurs during an incident, it must be reported immediately to scrutineering for assessment.

Failure to report damage or the use of unapproved tyres may result in disqualification.