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Old 04-05-2012, 06:36 AM   #19
Jittsl
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Before we had radials, tyres were so inconsistant that they needed to be balanced.[/QUOTE]

I don't know where the quote below the picture came from but it seems to imply they no longer balance tires.

And before I get jumped on for complete ignorance- I have no idea whether Indy cars have balanced tires or not. Would seem logical that they would on the basis that any advantage at that level would not be ignored. If however they are anything like F1 tires they probably do not maintain balance for long - how many times have we heard drivers complaining over the radio of "shake".

As soon as Alonso moves over and I get his seat I'll probably ask for my tires to be balanced until then I'm fine with out of balance tires. I don't think there is any time to be had in a little less shake in the first couple of laps.
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