Tyre Question - what does "A" stand for

[Trinity765]

I need a new rear Angle GT2

Pirelli Angel GT II 180/55ZR17 (73 W) Rear TL M/C £141

https://www.oponeo.co.uk/motorcycle-tyr ... #334910883

Pirelli Angel GT II 180/55ZR17 (73 W) Rear TL M/C A £147

https://www.oponeo.co.uk/motorcycle-tyr ... #334910884

What would I be paying £6 for?

[Taff]

My guess is that it's a bike make/model specific fitment.

Email pirelli and ask them which is their recommended tyre for your bike.

[mangocrazy]

I agree with Taff. Quite possibly has a higher load rating than the standard tyre for use on a specific bike.

[JackyJoll]

“Arriere” is French for rear, as every schoolboy knows.

But don’t forget “avant” is French for front.

[Mr. Dazzle]

I agree with Taff. Quite possibly has a higher load rating than the standard tyre for use on a specific bike.

Yep that would be my guess too...my car has tyres suffixed with a letter to indicate they're supposedly manufacturer specific. What difference it actually makes i dunno. I don't even know if it the correct manufacturer for my car

[Trinity765]

I stopped at the place where I normally get my tyres fitted and there's £10 in it - taking the wheel off, buying the tyre and getting them to change it vs them supplying and fitting it. So for £10 it's theirs. However, now I'm wondering if they'll get the one with the A or not - not that I care.