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Title: Sporty tires for old-school 16" and 19" wheels?
Post by: makenzie71 on February 24, 2008, 09:29:59 PM

I want something sticky but I want to keep the stock wheels...unless I find some spokies that'll fit. My riding is really more tourish than supersport but I like go out and scrub the sidewalls on occasion. I want something that'll hold up to it if needed. Right now I'm running dunlop 401's...they were on the bike when I found it. I've liked them but they're a little on the hard side. Suggestions? What do those cafe-nated Norton and BSA owners run?

Current wheels are 16X2.50 in the back and 19X2.15 in the front.

I also have the option of 19X1.85 and 18X2.15, but I'd really like to avoid using them unless there's just something crazy cool out there for them.

Title: Re: Sporty tires for old-school 16" and 19" wheels?
Post by: werase643 on February 25, 2008, 07:30:39 AM

skinny a$$ed DOT race tire for vintage crap.....AVON is about your only source left

Title: Re: Sporty tires for old-school 16" and 19" wheels?
Post by: makenzie71 on February 25, 2008, 05:09:37 PM

I checked out AM41 and AM42 tires which "look" aggressive but I really don't know anything about them. They're a popular HD replacement but I have a hard time finding out from HD owners how they handle.

Title: Re: Sporty tires for old-school 16" and 19" wheels?
Post by: werase643 on February 28, 2008, 01:09:07 AM

check wera.....vintage section
and ahrma......

old bikes still go fast on skinny tars

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