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Old 10-01-08, 18:10
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mixing tyres

Rear Pirelli dragon gonna need replacing soon, but front ok, still loads of tread left want to replace rear with Avon Distancia,( and eventually front as well ) but will it work ok with front Pirelli ?
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Old 10-01-08, 19:19
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As a long time user of Distanzia tyres, I would strongly advise you against mixing these 2 particular tyres, the Distanzia's have a complete different thread pattern, and a much grippier compound than a Pirelli, mixing these two can lead to an unsafe balance between the two whereby the rear tyre will give you a heap of confidence and the front tyre won't.

This can lead you into thinking you can approach a corner without realizing that the front compound could fail to perform as well as the rear one and you could slide the front tyre and come off.
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Old 10-01-08, 19:49
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thanks for quick reply Cap, thought that might be the case, so probably better off replacing as pair, if anyone interested, Discount motorcycle tyres.com are doing a pair of distansia's for �99 and i think that is fitted as well !
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Old 10-01-08, 20:07
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thanks for quick reply Cap, thought that might be the case, so probably better off replacing as pair, if anyone interested, Discount motorcycle tyres.com are doing a pair of distansia's for �99 and i think that is fitted as well !
Do you have a link to that deal? Thats a serious deal for a pair of fine tyres.
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Tony I just looked for them there, although there website is down just now I did find it with a telephone number.... and here is their add,,,,Yes I aggree that is an excellent price....I`l be phoning the morra.....Avon Distanzia
Tough enough for larger capacity Supermoto bikes, the Distanzia's distinctive tread pattern is designed to provide excellent performance in both on- and off-road conditions. It's nimble through corners, stable on the straights, and boasts top-class roadholding in the dry and the wet.
All sizes: �99 per pair

http://www.discountmotorcycletyres.c...ycle_tyres.htm
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Old 11-01-08, 01:23
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So Tony a see yer sniffin out another XT an 07,,,, ya cheeky monkey that you are ...ye had a wad after all...a hope ye get it mate...they are the best o the trailies out there...a say trailie as thats all they are really wi a couple o smooth tyres an wee wheels.......... so go an get it before he changes his mind...sayin that I sold ma XT 07 wi 1100 miles on it in MINT condition fur 3200 an it was registered in June 07
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Guys,,,Ave checked out this mob on the Distanzia scene.... an its a wrong price....�148 plus vat fur a pair.... fur th erear only �79 plus vat.....although it says 99 the pair on their site........... .gif" border="0" alt="" title="Blowup" class="inlineimg" />
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