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Post by ploddit on Jan 19, 2014 3:21:35 GMT 1
Looks cheap to the man who just payed £320 for a pair of conti motions. Ebay |
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Post by gills on Jan 19, 2014 21:21:50 GMT 1
Went for just over £110 inc P&P. I've fitted the current version of the Arrowmax (the StreetSmart replaced the GT501 last year, but I think it's pretty similar) and like it a lot - good all round tyre. At this price the GT501 is a real bargain.
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Post by slug on Jan 20, 2014 1:43:29 GMT 1
:)listing has now ended, some one brought them,  another good find ploddit, |
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Post by ploddit on Jan 27, 2014 10:23:37 GMT 1
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Post by undercover on Mar 29, 2014 16:52:15 GMT 1
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Post by undercover on Mar 29, 2014 16:56:59 GMT 1
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Post by Buzzin (^_^) on Apr 3, 2014 0:08:09 GMT 1
tyres have a limited shelf life, and they mentioned production dates of more then 2 years ago.
I would pass and get a 'real' new set.
But it would explain the low price.
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Post by ploddit on Apr 4, 2014 18:21:33 GMT 1
Normally 5 years is the limit, they're cheaper because they're diagonal bias ply not radial, so tough but don't flex like a radial ply.
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Post by gills on Apr 4, 2014 22:08:45 GMT 1
I think the low price is due to the GT501 no longer being a current model. I suspect one of the wholesalers have off-loaded a load of old stock (which the ebay seller has bought and is now selling off as cheap sets), as the tyre shops will want StreetSmarts rather than GT501s.
I've bought a set of the GT501s and have the rear fitted with a part worn StreetSmart at the front. I like them - much better in cool/damp/wet conditions than the Avon Roadriders I had on previously. Very predictable, even in poor conditions. Not quite the bite of the Roadriders on a warm, dry road, but sadly don't have too many days like that!
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Post by ploddit on Apr 5, 2014 9:10:02 GMT 1
Most people say you shouldn't mix diagonal ply and radials, but if you look at some Harleys with a huge rear they have a radial rear with a diagonal front.
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