Panaracer reissues - different colours ?

[d8mok]

I’ve got quite a few pairs of Reissue Smoke/darts. All purchased over the year.

Recently I’ve noticed that they are changing the colour to a more skin coloured tone rather than amber.

I bought 3 sets recently (but separate purchases over a few weeks) and 1 pair is a much lighter skin colour than the rest and weren’t supplied as a pair.

Having now checked my bikes with them fitted and tripped my OCD I’ve had to make sure each bike has matching shades.

Is it a variation in production or are they actually supposed to be different.

 

[PhillB]

arrrgh!, gonna have to check mine now too!!

 

[d8mok]

arrrgh!, gonna have to check mine now too!!

Out of around 10 bikes I’ve got 3 sets which are the lighter shade.

All purchased recently (within the last 2 years)

Swapped a few around and now I’m all correct. Can’t believe I’d not noticed until just building my Hei Hei today.

 

[minor_LEGEND]

Probably Panaracer switching suppliers of raw materials or even the mix ratios of different polymers have an affect on the colour of the finished product. All within tolerance I am sure.