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Re: Tyre decision

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On their own website it gave them just 3 stars for grip, but 4 (out of 5) for wet grip. The M7's wer impressive though. 5 all the way. Damn star ratings tempting me with no actual proof.
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Myself and Kwacky can testify to the grip of the M7s in the wet (as can Frankie for that matter, last ride to stow was a bit damp (blush) )

IMO if you can find the extra few quid its worth going for the M7s over the M3s, you will see the reward as they have really done something special to the centre section of the tyre. Not sure on the mileage of mine but there is no sign of them squaring off and still a shed load of tred left.
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loads of grip left on mine after 5000 miles
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Considering the mileage you do I'd be tempted to put M3s on your spare wheels, just a shame it's not a bit later in the year. They'd be ideal for commuting through the winter.
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If your still thinking of just a rear.

Bought one myself as bloody great tyre.

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Did you sort these, D6? Addisons are doing a cracking deal on the Metzeler M8.
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Getting a brand new set of Rosso Corsa fitted tomorrow.
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Got mine done today. Got some Michelin PR4's.
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Having tyres fitted now. Kept getting tempted by sporting tyres, but decided to go for mileage and wet weather grip instead now the days are getting shorter. So angel st's are going on.
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They're supposed to be very good.

How much?
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235. But was handy to get to which mattered as much as price.
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where did you go in the end ??
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To coleshill. Tipton is quite out my way and I hate driving in towns.
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The point of going somewhere far away for your tyres is to give you a chance to scrub them in on the way home.
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Kwacky wrote:The point of going somewhere far away for your tyres is to give you a chance to scrub them in on the way home.
Humm. My local tyre place is only 20 mins away. Still seems to take me all afternoon to get a new set for son reason.
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D6 wrote:To coleshill. Tipton is quite out my way and I hate driving in towns.

I went there good price and good service Image
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