Poll on control race tyres. yes/no?

**cowpoos** · 23rd May 2009, 18:08

Okay...this is to see what people think about the control tyre debate.
Re post #239 onwards

So just vote in the above poll...see what the opinion is.

Poll is Multi choice...you can select more than one option...and if you feel like it...post why you choose what you did or didin't??

**Kickaha** · 23rd May 2009, 18:12

Originally Posted by cowpoos

Okay...this is to see what people think about the control tyre debate.
Re post #239 onwards

So just vote in the above pole...see what the opinion is.

What poll (note correct spelling you illiterate pie monster) you plonker, I think you left something out

**cowpoos** · 23rd May 2009, 18:15

Originally Posted by Kickaha

What poll (note correct spelling you illiterate pie monster) you plonker, I think you left something out

there you bran muffin robber!!

**Tony.OK** · 23rd May 2009, 18:32

I voted no to SBK....................however I'd be prepared to change my mind if there was for example a max cost stated to each supplier.
For example there is a very big difference between certain brands even at sponsored prices, Dunlop N-tecs are a good example, nearly $200 different than other brands.

Also there would be an increase in required testing and susp changes for those not already using "supplied" brand. That adds cost for development.

**Teambwr47** · 23rd May 2009, 18:42

NO in 600's.....

**cowpoos** · 23rd May 2009, 18:43

Originally Posted by Teambwr47

NO in 600's.....

Hmmm....I suppose it works for the greenies...shouting to get thier own way!! something your not telling us Brian?

**Shaun P** · 23rd May 2009, 18:54

I thought sidecars only used 1 set of tyres in a season using teeth as currency to buy them

**Shaun P** · 23rd May 2009, 18:58

It seems there is alot more options for 600ss tyres, so would be good to keep them filtering through to street riders from racers and more people have set ups with the importers in that class.

**Kickaha** · 23rd May 2009, 19:07

Originally Posted by Shaun P

I thought sidecars only used 1 set of tyres in a season using teeth as currency to buy them

Some teams do

Others use a full set of 3 at each round at about $500 per tyre

**scrivy** · 23rd May 2009, 19:34

Originally Posted by Kickaha

Some teams do

Others use a full set of 3 at each round at about $500 per tyre

Well yeah Kick, but you forgot to say they also sit to pee, and are also gay pie eating homos............

They wouldn't have the balls to run on the canvas!!!

**CHOPPA** · 23rd May 2009, 20:43

Australian Superstock 1000cc rules.... Dunlop 209gp. $499 per set, only 2 sets to be used for 2 qualifying and 3 races, only $1000 per weekend and its a proven success.

**Tony.OK** · 23rd May 2009, 21:32

Originally Posted by CHOPPA

Australian Superstock 1000cc rules.... Dunlop 209gp. $499 per set, only 2 sets to be used for 2 qualifying and 3 races, only $1000 per weekend and its a proven success.

My previous point exactly..............over $100 dearer per set than what I'm paying now, so struggling already, it could suddenly become even more expensive.

**JayRacer37** · 23rd May 2009, 21:36

No.

Because - Compitetion is what makes our bikes/tyres/suspension/life better.

Why take away the thing that makes our tyres better? The same Idea would be to say that (for example) only Ducati could race in the superbike championship. At that point, why would Honda/Suzuki/Yamaha/Kawasaki bother to spend money to develop, to get better? At the same time, why would Ducati bother to improve? They only have to race themself. And at that point everything stagnates.

**JayRacer37** · 23rd May 2009, 21:41

Originally Posted by CHOPPA

Australian Superstock 1000cc rules.... Dunlop 209gp. $499 per set, only 2 sets to be used for 2 qualifying and 3 races, only $1000 per weekend and its a proven success.

Yeah, there ya go. How can it save money when the good majority of people would be able to get a comparible tyre for a better price? It's not hard to get some support on tyre costs - almost any wholesaler will help out someone who comes to them and says "I'm going to do the/some of the national championships and I will advertise your brand." And if you can offer more than that, they may well help further. As another option to reduce tyre use, say 2 sets DOT tyres for qual and races. You can run what you want before then so if you damage tyres working on setup you arn't killing your race tyres, and it keeps costs down. It means there no point running new tyres all through practice as your going to be racing on older tyres at some point. And it means you should have to buy no more than 3 sets for the whole meeting and that would leave you with tyres for practice at the enxt round and/or a tyre that is road leagal so you can sell it on after and recoop a bit more money.

**CHOPPA** · 23rd May 2009, 21:43

Originally Posted by Tony.OK

My previous point exactly..............over $100 dearer per set than what I'm paying now, so struggling already, it could suddenly become even more expensive.

On second thoughts I think the tyres im running are an advantage so im changing my mind...