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Old 10-13-2008, 12:43 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tkl999 View Post
The triple compound really makes a difference on the edge. The edge compound was definitely gummier than the middle when I checked the tires after riding over 100 miles. I've did read on motorcyclist that the edge might be too gummy for the track. I wont be doing any track day soon so I cant judge that. I am definitely curious about the longevity of these tires. My Pirelli Diablos lasted me about 6k. I hope these will be at least the same.
That is fine with me, the BT016 is not an appropriate track day tire anyway.

The most "streetable" tire that I would ever run on the track is the Dunlop Qualifier.
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