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[Robinashman]

Originally Posted by ChrisBushell

Kevin

Points well made!

Chris

Point well made but with one problem, last year H rated were cheaper than ZR's this year their not. The isn't due to exchange rates or credit crunch it down to supply and demand, simple.

As for the point of Pirelli testing tires, how many 583's do you think their test pilots have slung their leg over. In my humble opinion back to back testing at Anglesey ZR's were more predictable and faster than H's, admit this was only in the dry.

Like Steve and Matt I don't have a problem racing on H's or any other tyre but would like to know come the inevitable mid to late season price hikes some contingency is being planned.

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by Robinashman

Point well made but with one problem, last year H rated were cheaper than ZR's this year their not. The isn't due to exchange rates or credit crunch it down to supply and demand, simple.

Or could ZR rated ones be getting cheaper as Pirelli have now replaced them with the ZR rated Diablo Rosso, it could be that the ZR rated ones are older stock that is being sold off.

Should add AK has given a very good point above for staying with a control tyre.

Anyone have the info on how many Lap records were reset last year using H rated tyres

[Tonio600]

As usual with tyres, this is a very interesting discussion backed up with many valid points.

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by skidlids

Anyone have the info on how many Lap records were reset last year using H rated tyres

I make it 6 lap records broken last season on H rated Diablos, others unlikely to be with the weather conditions playing a part such as Assen
And at Pembrey there was no lap record to break as it was DDs first visit there, just like at Donny GP last month.