A Guide to MSUK Permitted Tyre Lists
Navigating the Motorsport UK (MSUK) “Blue Book” can be a challenge. When building a car or entering a new championship, knowing exactly which rubber is legal is critical.
Chapter 8, Appendix 4 defines the specific lists of permitted tyres. It is the Competitor’s responsibility to check these requirements against their specific Event or Championship regulations.
This guide breaks down the lists to help you spot the differences and find the correct tyre for your discipline without getting bogged down in the fine print.
The Lists Explained
LIST 1A: Production Tyres Suitable for Competition
What are they?
These are standard production tyres designed that are generally designed for road use. They are hard-wearing and provide safe grip in the wet and the dry. All the tyres in this list must be road legal and E-Marked.
Who uses them?
Production Saloon championships, Sports Car racing and various sprint and hillclimb series.
Popular Tyres in List 1A:
- Continental: SportContact 7
- Michelin: Pilot Sport 4, Pilot Sport 5 & Pilot Sport Cup 2*
- Nankang: Eco-2+, NS-20*, AS-1, AS-2+*, NA-1, XR-611
- Yokohama: Advan Sport V105 & Advan Fleva V701
*Only applicable when using an OE fitting.
LIST 1B: Sports/Uprated Tyres
What are they?
These are the “Track Day” or “Semi-Slick” tyres. They usually have stiffer sidewalls and softer compounds for maximum grip. These tyres aren’t allowed to be re-grooved and whilst some of these are available in different compounds, only E-Marked tyres are valid.
Who uses them?
This is the most common list and are used by many sprints, hillclimbs, circuit championships, and tarmac rallies.
Popular Tyres in List 1B:
- Nankang: NS-2R, AR-1 & CR-S
- Pirelli: P Zero Trofeo R & P Zero Trofeo RS
- Yokohama: Advan A052 & Advan Neova AD09
- Zestino: Gredge 07R & Gredge O7RS
LIST 1C: Specialist Competition Tyres
What are they?
The tyres on this list don’t have to be road legal, feature an E-Mark or meet modern tyre labeling laws (usually due to noise or rolling resistance).
Who uses them?
They are generally used in championships that use a control tyre to ensure a level playing field.
Popular Tyres in List 1C:
- Dunlop: Direzza DZ03G
- Hankook: Ventus RS-4
- MRF: ZTR (Marked Trackday)
- Yokohama: A048 & A050
LIST 3
Who uses them?
This list contains tyres used by Sporting Car Trials.
Popular Tyres in List 2:
- Nankang: NA-1
- Yokohama: GT Special Classic 350
LIST 4: Forest & Unsealed Surface Tyres
Who uses them?
Endurance road rallies
Popular Tyres in List 4:
- Falken: KK07E (10″) & ZIEX-ZE912
LIST 6: Forest & Unsealed Surface Tyres
What are they?
Aggressive, knobbly tyres designed for gravel, mud, and loose surfaces.
Who uses them?
Stage Rallies in the forests (e.g., Forestry Commission land). Note: This is one of the few lists where hand-cutting (modifying the tread) is allowed to open up the pattern.
Popular Tyres in List 6:
Other Lists (The Niche Stuff)
- List 2: You must see NCR Chapter 17 (Trials) for details of permitted tyres.
- List 5: These are tyres for Cross Country Events. Competitive Safaris and Hill Rallies and Point to Point have to specify tyre eligibility in their official documents.
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