Metzler Cruisetec vs. Avon Cobras

They have new stock. But that price!
 

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When you say new stock, I wonder what the manufacture date is on these, whether they're unsold 'old' stock from 2023 or newly manufactured stock.
Since everyone was out of Avons for an extended period of time it's highly unlikely that there is any old stock left anywhere. They wouldn't be a barn find that suddenly appeared.
 
Was just curious because the 2 tires I recently brought both had 2423 as the date stamp, mind you this is New Zealand, so some stock still sitting around the place, probably because they're **** expensive here. Think it was around $1100 NZD for the pair & I have to fit & balance them myself.
 
Here is what AI says:
Avon Tyres has undergone a few changes. Avon Motorsport tires are now produced by Nova Motorsport, a new brand from SPC Rubber Group, which acquired the assets and brand license. Avon bike tires are being retained by Goodyear, who bought Cooper-Avon in 2021 and are manufactured in an EU factory. The Avon factory in Melksham, UK, closed at the end of 2023.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Avon Motorsport:
Nova Motorsport, a new brand founded by Paul Hallas, now supplies the Avon Motorsport tire range. They acquired the assets, including the brand license for Avon Motorsport and Avon Racing, after the UK factory closed.
Avon Bike Tires:
Goodyear, who owns Cooper-Avon, is still producing Avon bike tires in a factory in the EU, according to Vintage Tyres.
Avon Tyres Factory:
The Avon factory in Melksham, UK, closed at the end of 2023.
Avon Tyres in general:
Avon tires are still available, with the majority of manufacturing now taking place in Europe, according to TyreTec
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