Tyres

[florence]

Oh dear, just trying to order a replacement for my front tyre and found Avon Speedmaster no longer made.

I have Avon SM on rear.  What alternative would suit for the front that would be safe with the rear tyre currently fitted, or am I going to have to buy a pair of something else?

[Johnwebley]

I recently fitted Bridgestone

Seems good, should be ok with the Avon rear



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[Bryanj]

Continental rb

[DomP]

Can you get any of the Avon range now?  Thought they'd be bought out and no longer made over here

[florence]

Completely down a lovely tyre rabbit hole now.  My front has 3.50 x19 which has always worked very well.
Many of you use 3.25 and many tyres do not even seem to come in 3.50.  Can anyone offer a balanced view about which is better and why.  I've always favoured having as much rubber as I can get away with and 3.50 front has always worked well thus far.

[TrickyMicky]

Not too sure about having as much rubber on the road on the front. Traditional thinking was that a slightly narrower front tyre gave more precise steering.  I have to admit that back in the late 60's early 70's, a very popular fitting was the Avon Speedmaster on the front with a Dunlop K70 0n the rear. The Avon rear SM seemed to 'square off' quite quickly.  On my 400 I have Dunlop K82's, 3.00 on the front, and 3.50 on the rear. As my riding limits are less than those of the bike, they are eminently suitable and in keeping with the style/age of the bike.   BUT!! Very quickly changing hats, the GB250 Clubman is fitted with Avon Roadriders, and these allow me regain a little of my far distant youth, they corner beautifully.