Replacement tyres

[oldtuggie]

1976 550 four supersport, any tyre recommendations would be gratefully received

[Nashfly]

I use Avon Roadrider Mk ll on all my classics

I find they're a good mix of grip, wear, ride quality, price and most importantly they don't do that horrible tramlining that affects most of the of the other tyres I've used in the past

They also do a softer compound race version..

[DomP]

Exactly the tyre I'm going to fit on my 550f, I think 100 90 19 and 110 90 18.  Cheapest place I've found so far is Demon Tweeks

[Laverdaroo]

That is the cheapest Dom, I trolled about for ages but tyres are always cheapest just after crimbo as the rubber market has a dip which reflects on the price. You generally save about 12% on list in January depending on manufacturer


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[Skoti]

Roadriders are good but don't last, Bridgestone rears cracked between the tread pattern when half worn.
I'm on Michelin Road Classics now, they look a bit skinny when fitted but the bike feels lighter on roundabouts and tight bends  etc.
Expensive tho...

[Oddjob]

The amount of miles these classics seem to do these days I doubt the longevity of the tyres is a problem, they'll be cracking with age before they are worn out in most cases.

[Skoti]

The amount of miles these classics seem to do these days I doubt the longevity of the tyres is a problem, they'll be cracking with age before they are worn out in most cases.

Aye,
I think that's probably relevant to most folk on this forum, but I still manage around 3000 miles a year and so offer my comments from experience.

[DomP]

That is the cheapest Dom, I trolled about for ages but tyres are always cheapest just after crimbo as the rubber market has a dip which reflects on the price. You generally save about 12% on list in January depending on manufacturer


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I love a good shop around, tight Herefordian you see! 

So are the sizes I mentioned on stock rim sizes ok?

[Seabeowner]

I use Avon Roadrider Mk ll on all my classics

I find they're a good mix of grip, wear, ride quality, price and most importantly they don't do that horrible tramlining that affects most of the of the other tyres I've used in the past

They also do a softer compound race version..

Haven't Avon closed up shop now. So probably just old stock left.

[DomP]

I use Avon Roadrider Mk ll on all my classics

I find they're a good mix of grip, wear, ride quality, price and most importantly they don't do that horrible tramlining that affects most of the of the other tyres I've used in the past

They also do a softer compound race version..

Haven't Avon closed up shop now. So probably just old stock left.

I'd assumed they were still being made but not in the UK

[Skoti]

Avon motorcycle tyre factory relocated from UK to Montlucon, France. Maybe to remain in the single EU market?

[Laverdaroo]

Think so Don, without looking that is. Avon are still here and manufacturing I think, they move this year I heard. Tim Multiman knows more about it if I remember.


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[Oddjob]

The amount of miles these classics seem to do these days I doubt the longevity of the tyres is a problem, they'll be cracking with age before they are worn out in most cases.

Aye,
I think that's probably relevant to most folk on this forum, but I still manage around 3000 miles a year and so offer my comments from experience.

Yes but what you failed to say is how long they last, 4000, 6000, 9000, 12000? I can get 12K out of a rear tyre on a 1300 and that's a bloody heavy lump and that's not toddling around either. Even my worst rear tyre a Dunlop lasted 6K, most of these classics won't do that in 5 years.

Personally I don't mind trading off wear for grip, I look at it as if it saves just one off it's paid for itself

[Skoti]

The amount of miles these classics seem to do these days I doubt the longevity of the tyres is a problem, they'll be cracking with age before they are worn out in most cases.

Aye,
I think that's probably relevant to most folk on this forum, but I still manage around 3000 miles a year and so offer my comments from experience.

Yes but what you failed to say is how long they last, 4000, 6000, 9000, 12000? I can get 12K out of a rear tyre on a 1300 and that's a bloody heavy lump and that's not toddling around either. Even my worst rear tyre a Dunlop lasted 6K, most of these classics won't do that in 5 years.

Personally I don't mind trading off wear for grip, I look at it as if it saves just one off it's paid for itself

Yes,
Sorry about that.
Got 3000 miles from a Roadrider rear and 5000 from a Bridgestone BT45.
Michelin Road Classics have done around 4500 miles so far and still looking good.

Once had 10,000 miles from a rear Michelin Pilot Road on my BMW R1150RT, but that was riding about like a very old grandad. Normally last maybe about 7000 miles.

Hope that helps.

Skoti

[DomP]

That is the cheapest Dom, I trolled about for ages but tyres are always cheapest just after crimbo as the rubber market has a dip which reflects on the price. You generally save about 12% on list in January depending on manufacturer


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Too true Roo, my basket has gone up £2 since lastnight😆