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  1. #1
    Tony
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    Just a quick question.

    Got 17" Pirelli's fitted to my Dennis when i picked him up,...are they up to scratch?

    any ideas hows they comapre to the other standard tires being fitted from new?

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    Big Brake Kit Big Gordy's Avatar
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    I've got the 17" Dunlops fitted on my MiniOne. All the runflat tyre types are made by reputable manufacturers the only difference that I have found is that the Dunlops (compared to the Pirelli's) are directional ie they have to be fitted with the tread pointing in the direction of travel. I don't honetly think that these manufacturers make 'bad' tyres. In the end it's all down to personal preference I think. The best tyre I've ever put on a car was the Yokohama A539. Wet or dry it was just superb - loads off feel and grip and gave you plenty of warning when it was going to let go!!
    "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Edison

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  3. #3
    Monsta Mo Mini
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    I'm just coming up for 13K and there's still plenty of life in my Pirellis yet.

  4. #4
    Julz
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    As I have my new shiny alloys with Toyos fitted, I notice a BIG difference from my Pirellis (sorry Euan!![. Going round roundabouts in the wet, that stupid ASC doesn't need to cut in and try and slow me down! I wasn't too keen on wellying BabyB round corners in the wet before, but we had fun this morning!!

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