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R53 Pirelli & Dunlp differences? Why'd they switch?

   
Old May 18, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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R53 Pirelli & Dunlp differences? Why'd they switch?
Curious as to why MINIUSA decided to switch from the Pirelli's to the Dunlop's on the R53 MCS.

Cost?
Complaints?
Partnership?

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Old May 18, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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On the R56, people have reported getting different brands of tires for the same application (summer or all season). You'd have to be inside that part of MINI/BMW to know why.
 
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Old May 19, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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Anyone else? Guesses?
 
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