New tyre rule dangerous?

[Glee]

With only one tyre to chose among, we will have an end to "it's on the tyre".

And maybe it indeed will reduce cost, since the weatherman is in no use anymore.

[jparker]

Sure, it cuts costs, but at the same time can hinder a winning team.

That's exactly what I'm afraid from. The cost of retiring from WRC event is much higher then anything else. Saving money from something that vital as tires is not good strategy overall.

[Daniel]

It's not so much about the cost of tyres. It's also about the sport and equality in it. Why do people somehow think next year is going to be a year where drivers are getting a puncture each stage? Plus are punctures really that bad? They were a part of rallying before mousses became so reliable. Do people have such short memories?

[jparker]

It's not so much about the cost of tyres. It's also about the sport and equality in it. Why do people somehow think next year is going to be a year where drivers are getting a puncture each stage? Plus are punctures really that bad? They were a part of rallying before mousses became so reliable. Do people have such short memories?

The scope of my post was just the cost, nothing else.
Not that I agree with the rest of your comment, but it seams most people think the same way you do, so I'll pass on that one.

[MJW]

And maybe it indeed will reduce cost, since the weatherman is in no use anymore.

I think the weather crews will still be there, I assume tyre pressures will become the new cuts.

Also punctures have decied the JWRC in previous years but they were driving just after the WRC cars had dragged massive rocks into the path of these cars. Sure it WILL need a change of driving style, the damn the consequences because I have puncture proof tyres mentality will not work anymore.

[Brother John]

Ho need excpensive tyres and speed to have fun?

http://www.motorsportmad.com/view/21...ive--fantastic

[Magnus]

Ho need excpensive tyres and speed to have fun?

http://www.motorsportmad.com/view/21...ive--fantastic

Yeah, there should be a rule that cars must have plastic tires on tar, especially Citroën

[White Sauron]

Interesting thoughts about tyre wear in the new edition of Martin Holmes book.
For example, there's written that Sebastien has a god ability to avoid unnecessary wheelspins which leads to better rubber protection. Maybe because of this Seb once again can be in advantage this season...