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Offline antonypo

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wheels and which tyres?
« on: April 25, 2014, 11:57:29 PM »
I am having my wheels rebuilt at Jones restoration (part of everythingbutbikes) in Chester. I obviously need tyres as I have no idea what age the originals were so can't trust them.
David Silver are advertising Maxxis at a reasonable price and my surfing the web says the're a more than adequate tyre.
Has anyone an opinion on these or even which they feel are a good enough tyre?
My logic is a classic bike won't be used every day so top quality possibly isn't necessary - as long as the ones used don't compromise on safety of course !
look forward to your comments.
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wheels and which tyres?
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2014, 12:21:55 AM »
Antony, for me its a no brainer and the very last area to compromise - go for a high quality branded tyre. It's the last link between the bike and the road and for me is critical to get right. I'm currently enjoying the continentals...rb2 & k112. Cost me about £170 for the pair supplied, fitted, balanced with new michelin tubes and rim tape. Hope that helps.
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Offline LesterPiglet

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Re: wheels and which tyres?
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2014, 12:28:45 AM »
I'm using the ever popular Cheng Shin brand which I believe became Maxxis. I still ride my bike as I always did, I don't feel the tyres are anyway bad. Someone shell out big money for expensive tyres and I'll do a compare.  ;D
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Re: wheels and which tyres?
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2014, 12:45:04 AM »
For me it had to be something that looked the part I don't like modern rubber on an old bike.
James what are the Rb2's like I haven't used the bike since fitting them  :(
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Re: wheels and which tyres?
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2014, 07:41:39 AM »
Dunlop TT 100's for me or Dunlop Goldseal K70'S  ;) cheers Mick.

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« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2014, 09:47:50 AM »
Yeah I really like the conti's - have them on 3 bikes and so far so good. TT100's are also a good bet.
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Re: wheels and which tyres?
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2014, 10:11:24 AM »
on my 550 I was recommended bridgestones bt45s
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