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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: Epreon on April 13, 2024, 07:19:52 PM
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I would be extremely grateful for some advice regarding the choice of tyre brand and size for the 1970 pre-oil in frame Triumph 650cc twin that I have been working on for the past 8 years.
In the 80s I was pleased with the performance of the tyres then fitted to the bike, it was run on:
Front - Avon Roadrunner 19", WM2 rim size 50/90 H19 3.6
Rear - Avon Roadrunner 18", WM2 rim size 50/90 H18 4.25
I have fitted new stainless rims.
Front 19" WM2 MB11
Rear 18" WM3 MB10
It might be possible to fit the same size tyres (as before) on the new rims if they are available in those sizes.
I would like to go for the same sized tyres as fitted before and no wider to retain the same feel as before. I want to ride the bike, it's not totally original or for show and I do not mind if my tyres look modern but grip well. I am not interested in economy covers.
Would anyone reading this forum know what might be the best tyre brand and size combination for my bike? I would appreciate comments about my dilemma.
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Probably you'll get ten people posting their tyre preferences and twelve different answers.
There's just too many variables when asking for tyre choices for any answer to be definitive.
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Avon roadriders.