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Title: Where can I order Pirelli tires
Post by: diesel748 on January 06, 2003, 09:57:11 AM
HELP! I need to order Pirelli tires for my duc to start the 2003 season.
Title: Re: Where can I order Pirelli tires
Post by: Eric Kelcher on January 06, 2003, 10:12:23 AM
Unless you are needing to spend some contingency certs then you are better off waiting until you get to the track 99% of the time. At the track they will be mounted and balanced for you  N/C. Most times the price is also cheaper than what online or mailorder is when you add freight and you still hav eto get them mounted/balanced which can add another $50.

Add in that the track side vendor knows what compound works for which bike on which track and what pressures to run that day you are better served just starting out buying at the track.
Title: Re: Where can I order Pirelli tires
Post by: TZ_Boy on January 06, 2003, 10:56:00 AM
What is the name and phone number for the Mid-west supplier of Pirelli race tires?
Title: Re: Where can I order Pirelli tires
Post by: Protein Filled on January 06, 2003, 10:58:49 AM
Tom Mason at MRT. His number is 612-250-9122
Title: Re: Where can I order Pirelli tires
Post by: BC61 on January 06, 2003, 11:22:04 AM
East coast supplier is Trackside Racers Supply. Moose is the main guy, phone number is 828 235-8400
Title: Re: Where can I order Pirelli tires
Post by: TZ_Boy on January 06, 2003, 11:27:31 AM
Thank's Edgar. ;D
Do you have white paint on your bike yet?  This should make you easier to spot on the last lap. :P ;D ;D
Title: Re: Where can I order Pirelli tires
Post by: Protein Filled on January 06, 2003, 11:37:20 AM
QuoteThank's Edgar. ;D
Do you have white paint on your bike yet?  This should make you easier to spot on the last lap. :P ;D ;D

oooh, ouch. Have you been taking harassment lessons from K3 and Casper?

Actually, I made a deal with Tiffany that I would send her a box of chocolates and a dozen roses weekly for the whole next season and she would let me stay amateur! I think it's a bargain!
Title: Re: Where can I order Pirelli tires
Post by: TZ_Boy on January 06, 2003, 12:01:05 PM
Is this the same deal that Brian has?  I am going to have to send a letter to Mr. Elliot explaining how fast you and Brian are and that it would un-safe to allow either of you to stay in the amatuer ranks! ;D
Title: Re: Where can I order Pirelli tires
Post by: Protein Filled on January 06, 2003, 12:35:51 PM
Nah, Brian is just a sandbagger... ::)


Actually, yes, the white plates are on the way...
Title: Re: Where can I order Pirelli tires
Post by: TZDeSioux on January 06, 2003, 12:48:32 PM
QuoteIs this the same deal that Brian has?  I am going to have to send a letter to Mr. Elliot explaining how fast you and Brian are and that it would un-safe to allow either of you to stay in the amatuer ranks! ;D

You beat me in every race we were ever in together... if anyone should turn expert... IT IS YOU MY FRIEND! :) But I noticed how your name wasn't in the upgraded amateurs list. I see how you do it now. You enter just enough races to not hit the 500 point mark so you can be a career amateur.  ;D
Title: Re: Where can I order Pirelli tires
Post by: diesel748 on January 06, 2003, 12:50:32 PM
Thank You for the midwest #
I need the tires for a Feb. track day in Texas>
Title: Re: Where can I order Pirelli tires
Post by: Eric Kelcher on January 06, 2003, 01:17:18 PM
Is it with Lonestar? if so they have tire vendor at their track days; I think it might be a Dunlop dealer but they had Metz in the past.
::: Tire Support

Mike Tadlock of Get-A-Grip Tire Co. will continue to be at track events and supply you the sticky rubber you want at great prices, and you need not be a racer to get the good deals. For questions, call:

> Mike Tadlock
> 214.649.7258
Title: Re: Where can I order Pirelli tires
Post by: Litespeed on January 06, 2003, 02:40:57 PM
I ordered my first set from MAWonline and while I didn't get the help and support that the tire vendors supply, I was able to rest easy knowing that I was 100% prepared.  All other tires werer purchased from the trackside vendors and I was smart enough to keep a fresh set ready.
Title: Re: Where can I order Pirelli tires
Post by: diesel748 on January 07, 2003, 08:29:58 AM
I will be w/ lonestar for the track time as well as getting my ccs license. I want to be as ready as possible b/4 I arriive.
Thanks again to all of you who offered suggestions and information. See ya in the midwest reigon this season.
Title: Re: Where can I order Pirelli tires
Post by: Malik on January 07, 2003, 10:10:25 AM
can anyone tell me where and when track days is

in texas..........

Title: Re: Where can I order Pirelli tires
Post by: Eric Kelcher on January 08, 2003, 05:27:41 AM
Here are a couple of links.
 CMRA website CCS Sc region  (http://www.cmraracing.com/mboard.htm) there are a lot of people that get together at OHR near Longview for open track $50 but no ambulance or insurance open most every weekend
then for real track days get a hold of  Lone Star track days  (http://www.lonestartrackdays.com/)