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[BB#53]

With the Dunlop Qualifiers no longer in production and the debate on wet / dry conditions, there must another solution. Possibly Dunlop KR364's or similar? I raced all my 400 years on these. They are mega in all conditions and are long lasting. Available in DD sizes. The issue is potentially cost as they are £240 a set retail but potentially Dunlop would do a deal to carry on supporting the series??

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by BB#53

With the Dunlop Qualifiers no longer in production and the debate on wet / dry conditions, there must another solution. Possibly Dunlop KR364's or similar? I raced all my 400 years on these. They are mega in all conditions and are long lasting. Available in DD sizes. The issue is potentially cost as they are £240 a set retail but potentially Dunlop would do a deal to carry on supporting the series??

Tim, Dunlop have a replacement tyre coming that is not to different to what we have at the moment, same sizes, same compound, H-rated Carcass with the latest technology/thinking incorporated and a new tread pattern based on the SportSmart2
Oh Yea and about the same price

[milesaway]

Originally Posted by skidlids

Tim, Dunlop have a replacement tyre coming that is not to different to what we have at the moment, same sizes, same compound, H-rated Carcass with the latest technology/thinking incorporated and a new tread pattern based on the SportSmart2
Oh Yea and about the same price

what will be the deal if anyone still has life left in any of their old tyres that at the end of season?

[badgerpilot]

Prob same as when we changed from the Pirellis, you can use them for the first 3 rounds the next season then change.

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by badgerpilot

Prob same as when we changed from the Pirellis, you can use them for the first 3 rounds the next season then change.

Something like that would only apply if DD stays with Dunlops and then only if the similar tyre was adopted after all a more road based tyre more suitable for wet conditions might be the way DD is headed

[mat2hew]

Originally Posted by skidlids

a more road based tyre more suitable for wet conditions might be the way DD is headed

no more new lap records then.

I'd better get moving at Snetterton, Can't let angry keep it forever.

[Andy C]

Originally Posted by mat2hew

no more new lap records then.

I'd better get moving at Snetterton, Can't let angry keep it forever.

Why does my name come up when this debate (WETS) starts AGAIN!!!! Mr Payne will be along shortly.
In all seriousness, Matt, theres easily another 2 seconds on those tyres in the dry. Goodluck!

[mat2hew]

Originally Posted by skidlids

a more road based tyre more suitable for wet conditions might be the way DD is headed

in all seriousness though, with the summer we have had this year it probably is the sensible choice.