Man, Stoner seems to like them alot!!!!.....
Dont really agree with him here. I believe they ARE trying to do something about it. Why would Bridgestone admit even if something was wrong? They are obviously trying to fix the situation. Although I do not agree with the mandatory front tire, these guys in the top class have been dealing with chatter (one of Stoners complaints) before Bridgestone's even got slapped on the Honda's. It seems a possibility IMO that the electronic packages are so good that they are applying the power to the tire so perfectly...that it is overstressing the tires. There is so much demand on the tires, that they simply are not moving forward as quickly as the technology. With the current temperatures as well, this could possibly speed up the process of deterioration which would allow for a bigger gap between machine and tire. Do you think if Michelin or Dunlop entered the series that anything would change? I dont think so. IMO of course. I could be way off the mark. What do you think?
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2012/Jul/120706z.htm