Running bridgestones this year and was wondering if I need to do anything special for contingency. Anyone know? Thanks in advance..
I'm pretty sure you have to place high enough to collect! ;D
Most manf. require you to list them as a sponser, run their sticker and fill out the contingency form at each race.
Just trying to find out if you need to register with them directly other then the normal tech stuff.
Just normal tech stuff.
Rob, any idea how quickly I'll be seeing my certs from them?
and just like that! BAM!
Took 3rd on 5/29 on a set of stones.
Received my contingency on 6/15... ;D ;D 8)
Not getting yours on time? Switch tires!
Quoteand just like that! BAM!
Took 3rd on 5/29 on a set of stones.
Received my contingency on 6/15... ;D ;D 8)
Not getting yours on time? Switch tires!
Good Sponsor Plug!
I like that!
Jeff, you run Bridgestones? And fininshed third You da man!!!! You may get to MotoGP on Dunlops ;D All tongue in cheek, of course. Bridgestone works very hard at improving, and you can tell they really care about bike tires.
Larry, I'll tell ya. I've been a dunlop guy since 99. Hard core...
I swapped to the stones this year. The NEW stones (as in 05 production) not their old 01 warehouse stuff. The tires are incredible for me. I've never seen such perfect wear on a tire. My suspension was dialed in as best we could for a dunlop, and towards the end of the tire life, it would shag. The stones do not...
I'm pleased in every way with them so far...
I'd encourage anyone out there to just give them a whirl. Maybe they won't work as well as what you're running today, but they definitely worked better for me...
I'd be interested in the stones IF a vendor showed up to all the races. But, they don't. :(
I agree with comparisons. I always try every option I can afford and give it the best shot to work. I've ridden on 4 brands of tires and each had its ups and downs. The key, like you said, is what works for you. For me, it is Dunlops, mainly because I ride very loosely and like to use the rear to steer the bike. Dunlops slide very nicely and give you ample warning before completely going away. It has been so long since I really got to test different tires that I'm sure there's stuff out there that is way better than what I could imagine. When I return, I'll be trying every brand, including Bridgestones, and making a decision. I know who I'll be hitting up for setup information. ;)
Clay brings up a good point - what do you do if a vendor doesn't show up. I wouldn't swear to it, but IIRC there wasn't even a Stones vendor at Barber last year - and I think everyone knows about attendance at Barber...
I wouldn't think the Dunlop guy would think it very funny if you asked him to do it, and I don't have a tire changer.
I haven't bought tires at the track since 2002. I buy them well ahead of time, most of the time from the trackside vendor, but still I have a few sets if not a season's worth on hand.
I switch my tires myself as I have access to a tire machine.
I have needed SEVERAL tire changes at the track over the last couple years. When I was running 'lops, the lop guys would change them with no problem. Now that I'm running stones, I either borrow a machine from one of the vendors if I know them well enough, or have them change them for me for $10/tire, or some beer or whatnot..
(and yes, Tommy & Edgar, I will bring Beer for you to ACC. If you have any special requests, I need to know by noon today)
Tire vendors will change tires that aren't their brand. They may very well charge you for it, but it's in their best interest to do this. If they get to know you, they have a better chance of converting you... If they decide to be a dick to you, you have no incentive to run their tires or deal with them for anything else...
recieving contingency just a few weeks after placing is awesome...usually that stuff starts rolling in too late in the season to use it.