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1980s Ivory side wall Michelin Tyres 
PostPosted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:12 pm Reply with quote
Wisey
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Hi all

In the mid-late 80s many of the factory gitanes came with Michelin Hi-Lite tyres with an ivory side wall.

I only discovered today that Michelin have made both the Pro3 and Pro4 with this same sidewall. Just the thing for that authentic looking restoration and a good quality tyre to boot.

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:21 pm Reply with quote
peazweag
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How much do they go for?
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Comparison Pro3 vs. Pro4 
PostPosted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:34 pm Reply with quote
verktyg
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Here's a comparison of the Pro3 vs. Pro4 tires:

http://tinyurl.com/9sm47fx

It takes a minute for the article to load.

Prices are in USDs... Wink

Michelin's website:

http://www.michelin.co.uk/bicycle/michelin-pro4-route

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