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Old 08-07-06, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by DocRay
I use GP attacks, different front/rear tires, and they are directional.
You really should change both tires at once, the rubber gets harder with time and you will end up with uneven grip.

Uneven grip yes... but Lance's mechanic only uses aged tubulars (10 years old for Lance, 4 for the other team... I think). The aging makes the tire more supple.
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