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Originally Posted by ChrisBushell

I hate to correct you but Bridgestone are the only tyre supplier in F1, so no there isn't any competition! Funny that this means that they have a mandated control tyre by the ruling body.

Apologies, I stand corrected, was it the previous year I'm referring to?

I'm in favour of control tyres, just let people make the transition (should it go ahead) as and when they change their rubber. I'm in agreement with you there Miss R, I like Pirelli too, all my road bikes have had them on but are they becoming a bit rare and expensive? We've got to keep control tyres or like you said it'd be manic in the paddock 10 mins before a race in dodgy conditions. I was with no22er at our first Cadwell meet and he changed twice in 20 mins, ended up going out on wets, came in a season's worst at 11th and ruined £270 worth of tyre because it dried out. It did make me smile though as my only concern was do I have a tea or coffee as he struggled juggling his wheels.

Not broke so don't fix, I'd go for that too.

[ChrisBushell]

Originally Posted by baconmaker72

Apologies, I stand corrected, was it the previous year I'm referring to?

I'm in favour of control tyres, just let people make the transition (should it go ahead) as and when they change their rubber. I'm in agreement with you there Miss R, I like Pirelli too, all my road bikes have had them on but are they becoming a bit rare and expensive? We've got to keep control tyres or like you said it'd be manic in the paddock 10 mins before a race in dodgy conditions. I was with no22er at our first Cadwell meet and he changed twice in 20 mins, ended up going out on wets, came in a season's worst at 11th and ruined £270 worth of tyre because it dried out. It did make me smile though as my only concern was do I have a tea or coffee as he struggled juggling his wheels.

Not broke so don't fix, I'd go for that too.

Scott,

You may well be right about F1, I cant remember when Michelin pulled out now.

The majority of riders would appear to have the greatest of respect for Diablo's and as Harriet has pointed out they do work in all conditions. I suppose the main thing is that after 5 years the riders know they can trust them.

Regardless of what the decision on tyres is, Pirelli have been asked to confirm that supplies of Diablos will be available (or not) in 2010.

In terms of not broke dont fix it - that is an option - but it is one of many. As I have already posted the questions are being asked, people will respond and then an informed decision can be made.