Metzeler & Pirelli

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  1. Barstewardsquad

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    #1 Barstewardsquad, Jan 17, 2015
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  2. Scott

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    I'm surprised to hear that
     
    #2 Scott, Jan 18, 2015
  3. Philhasasti

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    Think it's quite well known tbh
     
    #3 Philhasasti, Jan 18, 2015
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    You learn something new every day! Did you know that Nokia also made tyres
     
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  5. Jimbo Vills

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    Seriously? Same tyres dudes....
     
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  6. Remal

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    I was told that when I was given some RR7's by the perelli PR guy. Just a shame I was given them at the end of the season as I'm going to give a good right up on them when used on the road and track
     
    #6 Remal, Jan 18, 2015
  7. IcarusGreen

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    Yep, the full wets are identical but with different branding.
     
    #7 IcarusGreen, Jan 18, 2015
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    Carcasses are from same mouldings with a different tread pattern and branding. Always thought this was common knowledge!
     
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  9. Scott

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    thouht was a myth actually. thought they woukdnt be as good as would to much competition. supercorsas felt better lol , (il start that argument )
     
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  10. Muffking

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  11. Barstewardsquad

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    Yes, but then I did work for them so was given the company history ;)

    They also used to make wellies and computers.
     
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  12. Muffking

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    In that case I have 2 sets of Pirelli Racetec's for sale :D
     
    #12 Muffking, Jan 18, 2015
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    So are the Slicks the same construction and compound?
     
    #13 sinewave, Jan 18, 2015
  14. IcarusGreen

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    I think so but don't take my word for it.
     
    #14 IcarusGreen, Jan 21, 2015
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    no I think the slicks are different talking to parkitt the other day...

    plus two types of slicks remember.
     
    #15 Jimbo Vills, Jan 21, 2015
  16. SimonRR

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    I thought everyone knew that? Clearly not ;)
    I buy Dunlop though these days :)
    Do they have any under another name?
     
    #16 SimonRR, Jan 21, 2015
  17. Muffking

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    Parkitt are liquidating some 212's if you're interested? When I was there collecting my new leathers last week they mentioned about clearing them at cost.
    parkittracing2012 | eBay
     
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  18. SimonRR

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    Thanks but i can get a set of 120x70 (2 compound) and 190x55 (5 compound) for £238 delivered, brand new but date stamped 2013? should be ok if stored correct :D
    why are people getting rid, is there an new tyre out that track day and racers are going for?
     
    #18 SimonRR, Jan 21, 2015
  19. Scott

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    238 is very good. Are they motorsport ones?
     
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  20. Souleh

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    Not used pirelli the last 2 years but before that the supercorsa and racetec was the exact same tyre. You could mix front and rear. Thought you still could- Id be surprised if you couldnt.
     
    #20 Souleh, Jan 21, 2015
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