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    15" rear tyre change options

    My 1st MOT is coming up and the TB's look a little suspect so time to change. It's a toss up between
    another set up Michelin's or try the Pirelli's.
    Any suggestions of the best source / price for the Pirelli's? Longstone appear to be the only place stocking the TB's.

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    Re: 15" rear tyre change options

    Is it a gr4 set up with large wheels ?; if yes could you post what TB'sdimension you need and I will check there in France if any chance to get some discount price

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    Re: 15" rear tyre change options

    Thanks Michel, it's the GP4 12" rims.
    29/61-15 Michelin TB5 RIMS 11 - 13. 335/35VR15
    Last edited by Cadami; 28-12-2013 at 20:32.

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    Re: 15" rear tyre change options

    Ok
    will do some calls Monday and tell you if I find something interesting
    what's the actual price you got for now ?
    Last edited by LM mic; 28-12-2013 at 20:39.

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    Re: 15" rear tyre change options

    Quote Originally Posted by Cadami View Post
    Thanks Michel, it's the GP4 12" rims.
    29/61-15 Michelin TB5 RIMS 11 - 13. 335/35VR15
    Have you tried Mel on the forum?

    He may have some left...

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    Re: 15" rear tyre change options

    As much as I prefer the new Pirelli's grip levels compared to the Michelins, the Pirelli tread depth is ridiculously shallow, they don't appear to be far off being the legal minimum depth requirement new out of the box!

    They are a phenomenal tyre but you'll probably get more life out of another set of TB's.

    I haven't had a chance to push the new Pirelli's hard in the wet yet but the dry grip they offer sure makes them my number one choice in tyres.

    Vince.
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    Transformer/Hawk HF3000 - Chassis: 1988 Spyder #045 - Engine: Alfa 166 3.0L 24v V6 - ECU: Omex 710 - Exhaust: Simpson - Tyres: Michelin TB15's / Pirelli P7 Corsa - Wheels: Hawk Compomotive.


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    Re: 15" rear tyre change options

    Performance tyres never have full depth tread as the tread block movement creates to much heat. toyo 888's have 4mm when new!
    Last edited by turbonutter; 28-12-2013 at 22:12.

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    Re: 15" rear tyre change options

    Pirelli make the tyres for competition cars that use that size, designed to last a few tarmac stages maybe, not designed for longevity.

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    Re: 15" rear tyre change options

    How about these as an option? Good price if they actually have any in stock.

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    Re: 15" rear tyre change options

    I agree, it would be great if they could offer the same tread pattern in a road going tyre.
    "In the beginning I looked around but couldn't find the car I dreamed of, so I decided to build it myself." - Dr. Ing. h.c. Ferry Porsche

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    Transformer/Hawk HF3000 - Chassis: 1988 Spyder #045 - Engine: Alfa 166 3.0L 24v V6 - ECU: Omex 710 - Exhaust: Simpson - Tyres: Michelin TB15's / Pirelli P7 Corsa - Wheels: Hawk Compomotive.


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