Panaracer Race Type A Evo 2 review

With bead-to-bead puncture protection, it's a solid performer that doesn't stand out in any particular respect but gives great all-round performance.
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Solid all round performance
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Not outstanding
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This manufacturer has been in the tyre game since 1978. It's the last Japanese company to still make them domestically.
This Type A model is a couple of seasons old but has already had the compound tweaked to improve grip.
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