Old Pirellis

General Fiesta and car related topics.

Old Pirellis

Postby filtra on Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:23 pm

Some of you know that i'm currently spending a year travelling around the world (hence lack of posts).

I've just done 4 months of travelling south from Mexico city. I'm currently in BA, Argentina.

You'll be pleased to know that there are plenty of new and shonky fords that ive never heard of or seen kicking around in central and south America.

Anyway, back on topic. P600's and other old Pirelli's can still be bought new from here (pretty sure with the same tread pattern), seen them in a few shops, so if there are any keen beans, I'm sure you can get them imported fairly easily, just don't ask me to do it :)

If anyone is intrested to see what i've done so far (blog hasn't been updated in a bit but will do it soon) go here http://blogs.statravel.co.uk/filtra. Will get up a Ford gallery up at some point lol.
Ex Fiesta RS Turbo owner :(
filtra
Elite Post Master
Elite Post Master
User avatar
Posts: 2029
Joined: Fri Jul 09, 2004 10:15 am
Location: Kingston, Surrey

Car: 1991 Ford Fiesta RS Turbo

Re: Old Pirellis

Postby ~S1~ on Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:37 pm

Think you'll find the compound is different depending on the clime. It will be a harder compound to cope with the hotter weather and may not be any good for use in our weather.
Image
Can you hear me now? Hear you, I can see you, ya dick
~S1~
Hold On...
Hold On...
User avatar
Posts: 5288
Joined: Wed May 08, 2002 10:32 pm

Re: Old Pirellis

Postby filtra on Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:53 pm

Fair, anything south of Buenos Aires is pretty much similar to UK climate, pretty misserable and wet lol.
Ex Fiesta RS Turbo owner :(
filtra
Elite Post Master
Elite Post Master
User avatar
Posts: 2029
Joined: Fri Jul 09, 2004 10:15 am
Location: Kingston, Surrey

Car: 1991 Ford Fiesta RS Turbo

Re: Old Pirellis

Postby Turboboy67 on Sat Feb 20, 2010 11:21 pm

If they are gonna be used for concours cars is doesn't matter on the compound because they never get driven :lol:

I must admit I'd like a set, can you not pop 4 in your backpack for me please fella :bonkers:

:D
Image
Turboboy67
Elite Post Master
Elite Post Master
User avatar
Posts: 5605
Joined: Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:39 pm
Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset
Your car: 911GT3 RS

Re: Old Pirellis

Postby filtra on Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:25 am

I'll get a price for you. Have NO clue on shipping though.
Ex Fiesta RS Turbo owner :(
filtra
Elite Post Master
Elite Post Master
User avatar
Posts: 2029
Joined: Fri Jul 09, 2004 10:15 am
Location: Kingston, Surrey

Car: 1991 Ford Fiesta RS Turbo

Re: Old Pirellis

Postby Turboboy67 on Sun Feb 21, 2010 7:57 pm

filtra :I'll get a price for you. Have NO clue on shipping though.


It would be very interesting to know,
I'm sure one of the big companies would give me a price for shipping a few sets.

:D
Image
Turboboy67
Elite Post Master
Elite Post Master
User avatar
Posts: 5605
Joined: Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:39 pm
Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset
Your car: 911GT3 RS

Re: Old Pirellis

Postby Ollie on Sun Feb 21, 2010 7:59 pm

Carbonboy67 :If they are gonna be used for concours cars is doesn't matter on the compound because they never get driven :lol:

Just have to grip the trailer ramps. :lol:
Image
Ollie
Elite Post Master
Elite Post Master
 
Posts: 11761
Joined: Thu Aug 08, 2002 8:38 am
Location: Northants
Your car: VW Polo SEL 1.6 TDI

Car: 1988 Ford Fiesta XR2