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[fil2]

..?????????

I was under the impression another tyre was the choice..i have and other due riders purchased these tyres as we need em for trackdays impending..????????

[NBs996]

Phil, where's you seen this other choice?
My latest paperowrk says something like there's negotiations with Pirelli, but nothing decided.

The way I read Monty's cryptic little note is that tyres are gonna be open season on anything road legal!

Don't matter to me anyway, my ride is still being developed and they were a little busy at Ducati Corse today. I'll chase them up tomorrow.

[fil2]

its a question that only the Race committe can answer i guess....

it matters to me not..just would like to know asap.

to late for me to take back what i just ordered ! ho hum.

Phil.

[AK]

AK has run the NC30 on these at Rocky last Sept - and he thought they were good little tyres

[fil2]

Originally posted by CK and AK
AK has run the NC30 on these at Rocky last Sept - and he thought they were good little tyres

They are very good but are very soft and last about 1500 miles on the road if you are lucky.

Phil

[Monty]

Have you ever regretted you have posted something??
All this was is a posting to say if you have any tyre questions-ask Mark.
He knows about the series and in his professional opinion we should seriously consider the BT090 for the reasons stated.
This is NOT a ruling there has been NO decision yet, but I do think there will be a decision made after the AGM during the DesmoDue meeting to be held there. I won't be there as I will be sunning myself in the Indian Ocean-so you will have to make your minds up without me.
I have just checked all of the tyre manufacturers websites and the only ones available that are specifically aimed at lower powered lightweight bikes on track are the 090's-it won't make any odds to me which way we go as I'm not riding-anyway what do I know-I still run my ST4S on Pilot Sports............

John

[domski]

How about having an open choice on tyres?

It's like some people have Arai heads, and some Shoei or whatever. It;s the same with tyres. Some like Michelins and feel comfortable on them, some like Pirelli etc etc

I know the reasoning behind the suggested one-make tyre, and it's very good in principle and does work.

I know the 090's are good tyres, I've raced on them, but they're not too hot in the rain. I think I'm right in saying the tread on the rear tyre doesn't go to the edge and once you're over so far you're on slick rubber.

On the CB500's they were great for about 30 laps, and after that they got a bit slippery when pushed, so you'd be looking at more tyres to last the 11/12 races.

Something like the Diablo Corsa or Dunlop D208 or Michelin Pilot will last longer and give grip for longer, in my opinion and experience.

Any tyre rule anyone?

[Tonio600]

Whatever the tyre, my pleasure to (try to) race will be the same

Pirelli Dragon GTS pooooowwwaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[antonye]

Originally posted by domskidue
How about having an open choice on tyres?
Any tyre rule anyone?

There is already a vote out to all participants putting forward all the options.

[domski]

There is already a vote out to all participants putting forward all the options.

It's not quite the same vote though is it.

It would still mean a single make tyre.

I'm not against a single make tyre at all, just wondering if we all need a control tyre?

I think people seemed to think it was a better idea when other tyres were mentioned, but the B'stone 090 maybe puts a different slant on the idea.

I dunno. I've just woken up, so who knows!