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Old Nov 23, 2016 | 09:39 AM
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my 21" night dragon ripped a bead during install. pirelli okd the warranty/refund. they stand behind their stuff. not really sure what deal is with that company and naked women though... Italians


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Old Nov 23, 2016 | 11:54 AM
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Yes, tubeless, 38/40. My back tire was about 18 months old when I bought it. There is a posting I made when I bought these tires. I contacted Pirelli and was assured they were fine. If I find the post I'll put it in.

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no i mean old. 44th week of 2012......... so almost 2013. i orders a set off revzilla. but got a email the next day saying the rear was out of stock inventory was wrong. so i order the rear from rockymoutainatv both tires were about $130 each. the front tries from revzilla is a 2014( i have no issues with that) I called a few other plaves but they could not comfirm the 77H rated that my stock rear tires are. im sure i could have gone with a 74 for the rear but i want the stock rating and rockymoutain has that listed.


im sure that the tires was $130 because it was older.. didnt think it would be a 2012... the front is a 22rd week of 2014. well once i hit the road and get a few layers off i hope its not a dead tire.
 

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Originally Posted by drinktothat421
no i mean old. 44th week of 2012......... so almost 2013. i orders a set off revzilla. but got a email the next day saying the rear was out of stock inventory was wrong. so i order the rear from rockymoutainatv both tires were about $130 each. the front tries from revzilla is a 2014( i have no issues with that) I called a few other plaves but they could not comfirm the 77H rated that my stock rear tires are. im sure i could have gone with a 74 for the rear but i want the stock rating and rockymoutain has that listed.


im sure that the tires was $130 because it was older.. didnt think it would be a 2012... the front is a 22rd week of 2014. well once i hit the road and get a few layers off i hope its not a dead tire.

if you are nervous return them. have the price matched by another vendor like bike bandit. you have a lot of options.
 
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I got both my Pirelli's for $200 delivered after a $40 rebate. Check jakewilson.com to watch for deals. So happy with my tires.

Tomorrow celebrates my 26th anniversary of ownership!!! Picked her up brand new on November 24 , 1990.

Gonna burn off some rubber for sure.

John
 
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