"Jeremy Hughes" wrote in message
om...
I've just discovered that there are two versions of 2.1 folding
Panaracer Fire XC Pros on the market -

I did wonder.
I had one with a stencilled effect labelling that was easy to dismount from
the rim without levers.Then I bought a pair mail order and noticed the
different, more standard, labelling and the fact I need levers to remove
them.
Investigation revealed "Made In Japan" embossed on the original and "Made In
Taiwan" on the newer pair, other than those facts I never appreciated any
other differences so thanks for the further info.
At the end of the day I suppose there's no such thing as a free lunch!

Pete