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12-06-10, 07:17 PM
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Buying a bike - tyres on it
If you were buying a bike would you prefer at least one tyre (brand and model) that you liked, or a matching pair whatever brand and model that was.
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12-06-10, 07:19 PM
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Re: Buying a bike - tyres on it
Wouldn't be bothered about brand unless it was a Cheng Shin.
I'd prefer a matched pair If I didn't like them after I'd ridden it for a while, I'd get some I did like
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12-06-10, 07:21 PM
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Re: Buying a bike - tyres on it
Prefer a matching pair but if the price was right I could always change them.
If the tread depth was low, then I'd be negotiating on price for those too.
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12-06-10, 07:23 PM
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Re: Buying a bike - tyres on it
TBH it isnt something that comes anywhere near my priority list when looking at a new bike. So long as there is plenty of tread left and I´m not going to have to change them the minute I get the bike.
Although dont take my advice as I clearly have problems in checking engine numbers to V5´s 
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12-06-10, 07:23 PM
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Re: Buying a bike - tyres on it
Front & rear with TDIs showing proud but no uneven wear.
At least £250 off price & fit what I want.
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12-06-10, 07:37 PM
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Re: Buying a bike - tyres on it
It wouldnt bother me. But if they were mismatched or near the end of their life, thats something I'd be using to haggle the price down.
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12-06-10, 08:24 PM
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Re: Buying a bike - tyres on it
 Y'all don't seem to like mismatched.  want to change my rear tyre and preferred (conti road attack) rear has come available cheaper than a matching D207e. (got to keep an eye on the resale value) |
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12-06-10, 10:20 PM
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