Author Topic: Does anyone know what these tires are? (Read 2971 times)

cgarbe · « **on:** February 24, 2015, 06:19:08 PM »

I ran across this bike and love the tires! Anyone know who makes them?

scottly · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2015, 06:29:08 PM »

They look like replica Massey-Ferguson front tires from a 1929 row tractor??

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2015, 06:36:47 PM »

Quote from: scottly on February 24, 2015, 06:29:08 PM

They look like replica Massey-Ferguson front tires from a 1929 row tractor??

lol...actually they are Avon Safety Mileage... only meant to be used for rear, I believe. Use Avon Speedmaster for front on a bike that will actually get ridden...actually they are made from nice grippy rubber, only the tire's squareish profile leaves performance on the table.

cgarbe · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2015, 07:07:27 PM »

I don't think they are the Avon Safety Mileage...here are the Avon Safety Mileage.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2015, 07:20:14 PM »

oops...I think you are right. Dunlop K71?

cgarbe · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2015, 07:41:16 PM »

I don't think they are the Dunlop's either!

greenjeans · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2015, 07:49:54 PM »

Coker tire - repops of the Firestone ANS

https://www.cokertire.com/tires/styles/motorcycle-bike/450-18-firestone-ans-motorcycle-tire.html

cgarbe · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2015, 07:53:09 PM »

Thats it! Awesome! Thanks everyone! Trying to decide on tires for my cb400f...these are now in the running as well as the Avon Safety Mileage and the Firestone Deluxe Champions.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2015, 01:12:51 PM »

Just so you know...all these tires will ruin the fine handling of the cb400f.

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #9 on:** February 25, 2015, 01:53:56 PM »

They look great though.

Killer Canary · « **Reply #10 on:** February 25, 2015, 02:22:45 PM »

Even that's relative.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2015, 02:43:20 PM »

Quote from: cgarbe on February 24, 2015, 07:53:09 PM

Thats it! Awesome! Thanks everyone! Trying to decide on tires for my cb400f...these are now in the running as well as the Avon Safety Mileage and the Firestone Deluxe Champions.

Hmmmm, so you hate your motorcycle and you don't like going round corners...

I can understand people buying a bike based on looks {sometimes} but buying tires based on looks defies logic....

Stev-o · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2015, 05:06:11 PM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on February 25, 2015, 02:43:20 PM

Quote from: cgarbe on February 24, 2015, 07:53:09 PM
Thats it! Awesome! Thanks everyone! Trying to decide on tires for my cb400f...these are now in the running as well as the Avon Safety Mileage and the Firestone Deluxe Champions.

Hmmmm, so you hate your motorcycle and you don't like going round corners... I can understand people buying a bike based on looks {sometimes} but buying tires based on looks defies logic....

Cut him some slack, Mick.
Maybe he just wants to putt-putt from cafe to cafe?
Those tires are fine for that.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2015, 05:43:58 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on February 25, 2015, 05:06:11 PM

Quote from: Retro Rocket on February 25, 2015, 02:43:20 PM
Quote from: cgarbe on February 24, 2015, 07:53:09 PM
Thats it! Awesome! Thanks everyone! Trying to decide on tires for my cb400f...these are now in the running as well as the Avon Safety Mileage and the Firestone Deluxe Champions.

Hmmmm, so you hate your motorcycle and you don't like going round corners... I can understand people buying a bike based on looks {sometimes} but buying tires based on looks defies logic....

Cut him some slack, Mick.
Maybe he just wants to putt-putt from cafe to cafe?
Those tires are fine for that.

On a 400f Steve....

cgarbe · « **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2015, 05:48:02 AM »

Not all of us are knee-dragging on our way into work. : )

70CB750 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 26, 2015, 06:02:12 AM »

Well, try it and report back if you make it

Stev-o · « **Reply #16 on:** February 26, 2015, 07:02:52 AM »

Quote from: 70CB750 on February 26, 2015, 06:02:12 AM

Well, try it and report back if you make it

HA!

cgarbe · « **Reply #17 on:** February 26, 2015, 07:59:32 AM »

According to people, i won't make it if I purchase Firestone Deluxe Champion tires.

Muckinfuss · « **Reply #18 on:** February 26, 2015, 08:20:10 AM »

If I recall, there's a distinct difference between opinion and advice! Opinion= this is what I think. Advice= this is what I think you should do. My opinion on the tires....follow the golden rule....your gold, your rules. If you like them for whatever reason, then you will most likely not be happy with any substitute until you form your own opinion on their suitability.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #19 on:** February 26, 2015, 03:37:13 PM »

Quote from: cgarbe on February 26, 2015, 07:59:32 AM

According to people, i won't make it if I purchase Firestone Deluxe Champion tires.

According to people who know, you won't have full use of your brakes or your motorcycles capabilities, especially in the wet, it will track like a #$%* on your grooved highways, Why make your ride less safe..? According to respected tire manufacturers, NONE build tires with 50/60/70 year old technology or tread patterns, for very good reason, just look at GOOD tires in the same sizes, and according to people who know, proper tires and suspension are made to save your life by giving you as much control as physically possible over your machine, something these tires could never do. You are absolutely right though, not all knee drag, some knuckle drag......

Mukinfuss, advice, especially good advice is usually born from experience, "this is what i did/used and this is what happened", also, "these are the outcomes or possibilities, make your own mind up" its more about having all the relevant information and then making an informed decision or just doing what you want regardless of that information, which seems to be the trend these days...

754 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2015, 08:06:54 AM »

Surprisingly enough we still see obits from guys that rode on these back in the day..
So they managed to live thru it.

BTW about a week ago there was an obit from a guy in the next town.. Said he lived his bikes and learned from a master named Bert Munro!
Now I am Really Curious as to what he rode, and what he had left, or pics, etc..

cgarbe · « **Reply #21 on:** February 27, 2015, 09:44:12 AM »

I'm not set on the Firestone Deluxe Champion tires...I'm actually leaning towards the Avon Safety Mileage MKII's using the rear tire for both front and rear.

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #22 on:** February 27, 2015, 06:35:52 PM »

Quote from: 754 on February 27, 2015, 08:06:54 AM

Surprisingly enough we still see obits from guys that rode on these back in the day..
So they managed to live thru it.

BTW about a week ago there was an obit from a guy in the next town.. Said he lived his bikes and learned from a master named Bert Munro!
Now I am Really Curious as to what he rode, and what he had left, or pics, etc..

Bert Munroe rode in a straight line, on salt.

cgarbe · « **Reply #23 on:** February 28, 2015, 06:26:20 AM »

Just in case anyone was worried, I decided to get two of the Avon Safety Mikeage MkII (4.00 x 18) for both front and rear. I know the Speedmasters are the front tire but they won't fit my setup. Any issues using that tire for both front and back?

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 28, 2015, 06:33:56 AM »

yeah, it's gonna handle like #$%*...no seriously, I can't remember if those are directional or not, if they are, they will have an arrow on the sidewall indicating the rotation that is intended, but I think you will be better off putting the arrow going the wrong way on the front...more chance of the tire holding together at highway speeds for longer.

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Author Topic: Does anyone know what these tires are? (Read 2971 times)