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[DRR007]

I managed 3rd in the championship in 2010 on 2 sets of tyres. You can run at the front the the championship on a budget.... But it's hard work.

[bradders]

Originally Posted by DRR007

I managed 3rd in the championship in 2010 on 2 sets of tyres. You can run at the front the the championship on a budget.... But it's hard work.

Maybe old Diablos but not the Dunlops

[DRR007]

Haven't tried the Dunlops so couldn't say but there were plenty of people behind me on new pirelli rubber while mine where on there 4th meeting. Not through choice I may add, I would have loved a new set every race but I couldn't justify the cost. The old tyres did get a bit challenging on the 4th outing.... Just added to the fun.

Easier to make B tyres last longer than A tho I imagine due to the power of the A's...... But again, I've never ridden a class A bike so I can't really say.

[dunlop0_1]

Originally Posted by DRR007

I managed 3rd in the championship in 2010 on 2 sets of tyres. You can run at the front the the championship on a budget.... But it's hard work.

12 sets last year Dean, and I know the young Mr Challis had at least the same.

Did it make a difference I don't know, maybe it was just in my head but I wanted to gain on or match the next guy ( Andy and Matt) in anyway I could.

[bradders]

Well I'm a little off the front and like I say..new rear every round and a front every second (by the Sunday races) as I'd often worn thru the wear indcators on the edge and the rear particulary was stepped