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Old 27-Aug-2012, 23:58
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i've had the same tyres since my first race at oulton .. good for another two rounds and a couple of test days i reckon *chuckles to himself*

I find I can sell my used ones on easier if they still look in good useable condition, putting the money towards new ones

Budget for buying 4 sets at £540 and then a couple of extra rears from the proceeds of used tyre sales


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Old 28-Aug-2012, 00:13
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how much do used tyres fetch?
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Old 28-Aug-2012, 08:33
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I used to budget circa £4000 for a season. Generally I would miss one race due to work commitments / etc.

Tyres will go for whatever some will pay for them, I cant remember what the last one went for but would not surprise me to get around £30 / £40 for a rear.

Also dont forget to add in track days / servicing.

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PS there is nothing wrong in using two sets a season if you are not running at the front
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Old 28-Aug-2012, 09:04
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i've had the same tyres since my first race at oulton .. good for another two rounds and a couple of test days i reckon *chuckles to himself*

Chris clarke who runs at the front has had same tires on since beginning of the season!!!!
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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.
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Old 30-Aug-2012, 18:21
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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
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Old 30-Aug-2012, 18:36
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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.
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Old 30-Aug-2012, 19:30
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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
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i've had the same tyres since my first race at oulton .. good for another two rounds and a couple of test days i reckon *chuckles to himself*

recon you need to fit knobblys arfter donny
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Old 31-Aug-2012, 03:42
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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.

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