Metzeler ME11-ME77 Classic

[beemsquar]

Hi all.

Im looking for a set of tyres for my CB400F with a classic tread pattern, but still with good grip levels in the wet and dry.

I know there are a lot of posts about tyres and I've read most of them, but I'm still undecided.

Has anyone used the Metzeler ME11-ME77 Classic tyre? Looks the part and seems to have good reviews on handling.

Any other suggestions for a classic looking tread for this bike?

What are you using and how do you rate them?

Cheers

Andy

[Bryanj]

used them, recommend them

[exvalvesetdabbler]

Dunlop still do one,  the K82, with a similar tread pattern to the old TT100

I got them from Vintage Tyre Supplies Ltd  a couple of years ago.  It was the best price at the time when you considered a couple of rim tapes and genuine Michelin inner tubes.

If you fit them yourself pay attention to the rotation for front and rear fitment.


Dave.

[beemsquar]

Cheers guys.

I think vintage tyres have a deal on dunlops at the moment so I'll check them out.

I love the look of the metzelers though as they have a different tread back to front, which Is what I am looking for on my cafe build.

Any other suggestions?

I've heard very good things about Avon road runners/riders but I'm Just not convinced they look period enough.

[Bryanj]

Continentals?

[Green1]

I have Continental Rb2's on the front and the K112 on the rear they look the part and grip well 

Mick

[Noelia]

I have Avon safe mileage kII but I love the look of the continental k112 they are awesome!


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[Green1]

Update to the contis and you will realise how pants the Avons are

Mick

[Trigger]

Update to the contis and you will realise how pants the Avons are

Mick

All down to the rider Mick, Nothing wrong with my Avon's 

[Noelia]

I didn't fit them yet!


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[Nurse Julie]

I have Pirelli City Demon's on my 400/4. Look good and stick like s**t to a blanket 

[beemsquar]

The Avons' and the Conti's look the part, what sizes are you running and what sort of millage are you getting out of them? So far it's a three horse race, just have to make a final decision now.
Nurse Julie, I've heard other people mention the pirelli's,  but just a tad too modern looking for me.

Cheers guys.

[Nurse Julie]

My Pirelli's are front 3.00-18, rear 3.50-18. If your looking for something more authentic, I have a set of wooden cart wheels you can have 

Joking aside, I know it's nice to have original style tyres but, I would rather have something slightly more modern that sticks to the road, unless your going to ride like a bloody old woman !!! 

[JamesH]

These are the conti Rb2 / K112 on my K4 and I fit them as standard to all my machines now. Can't fault them from a performance and period look point of view.

[beemsquar]

I hear what you're saying Julie, but I'm trying to find that balance of looks and performance, I'm a newbie bike rider so doubt I'll be riding too hard to start with.

Those contis look awesome and nice ride by the way! Is your engine painted or polished jamesh?