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petersy:
I think that a vintage bike with modern looking tyres doesn't look right, so I like to stay with the classic tyres of the era but which use modern day rubber compounds, so I use the Avon Speedmaster MKll 3.00 x 19 on the front and Avon Safety Mileage 4.00 x 18 on the rear.

Got mine here.....

http://www.tyretectrading.co.uk/avon-am6-3-00-19-front.html

http://www.tyretectrading.co.uk/avon-am7-4-00-18-rear.html

Chris400F:

--- Quote from: petersy on June 23, 2015, 08:30:33 AM ---I think that a vintage bike with modern looking tyres doesn't look right, so I like to stay with the classic tyres of the era but which use modern day rubber compounds, so I use the Avon Speedmaster MKll 3.00 x 19 on the front and Avon Safety Mileage 4.00 x 18 on the rear.

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I guess it's a matter of personal preference.
Back in the day (mid to late 70's) the first thing many buyers did was to ditch the standard fit Japanese rubber and fit a pair of TT100's or Avon Roadrunners.
As tyres like the Roadrider are pretty much the modern equivalent of these then personally I'm happy to use them and happy with the look.

Ashdowner:
I've got Pirelli MT65's on mine and I wonder if the tread pattern is the reason that I've got a pretty impressive front wheel shimmy

matthewmosse:
I ran mt65 pirellis on a few of my bikes. I prefer Avon tyres overall but am happy to run any cheap part worns. I am pleased as punch with a maxis tyre on my ntv at the moment for handing. I was on Bridgestones before. Not as well mannered. The cb500 I pretty well always run the Avon sm mk11 rears. Avon fronts too. Which pattern dependant on sidecar fittment

toucheturtle:
Gone for 3.25x19 £55 on ebay

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