YLC vs YKC tires

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- September 24, 2013 at 9:19 am #10620
  
  Walt Gifford
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  They are allowing teams on a budget to use their old tires.
  
  Gif
- September 24, 2013 at 9:32 am #10624
  
  Rod Hawkins
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  Well I am on a budget. Problem is, that lets you participate but not compete. I wouldn’t even want to race if I knew I was at a significant competitive disadvantage before the race even starts.
- September 24, 2013 at 1:35 pm #10655
  
  Rob Kozakowski
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  A lot of us are at a significant competitive disadvantage before the race even starts because of our level of talent (or lack thereof). Like Andy says, it gives you choices – make yours and have fun!
- September 24, 2013 at 9:49 am #10625
  
  Andy Seesemann
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  Rod,
  
  Everyone is on a budget. Some just have more zeroes.
  
  YLC tires are .3-.5 faster depending on the track. As you know, F100 focusses on the budget minded racer, or the newbie. If you are a newbie who is 1.5 sec off the pace, running the YKC is a cheaper way to get seat time while trying to become more competitive. Many use that tire until they feel they are at a competitive level which warrants purchasing the faster tire.
  
  YKC tires have not been manufactured in almost 4 years, but there are still cases of them in the Bridgestone warehouse in SoCal. We (dealers) have access to them are are able to sell them at $150/set instead of the $200+/set for the YLC.
  
  For some, the cost savings is worth running the slower tire. For others, its not worth it.
  
  Pick the side of the fence you want to be on and go have fun!
  
  Andy
  
  Full Throttle Karting
  
  Orange, CA
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