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Offline jcarthel

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Need Advice on Which Tires to buy.
« on: February 16, 2010, 08:42:50 PM »
Hi all!  I want to buy some new tires for my k2 because my current ones don't have much life left in them.  I still run the factory rims which are tube type.  My back tire size is 4.00 S 18.  My front tire size is 3.50 S 19.  My problem is I want some tires that look halfway close in tread pattern to the oem tires that the bike had when new.  Anybody have any suggestions of brands and which style of tire would meet my criteria.  I currently have Avon MKII's.  I am happy with the tread pattern on the rear tire and front tire looking halfway close to oem.  Problem is, I am interested in what other brands offer in an oem type tread pattern.  So far, I haven't had any luck web surfing, all the tread patterns I have seen being offered by people such as Goodyear, Michellin, Dunlop, and Bridegestone are not even close to looking like an oem type tread.  Thoughts, advice?

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Offline johnyvilla

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Re: Need Advice on Which Tires to buy.
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2010, 09:10:07 PM »
I am happy with my Metzlers, which look period correct enough.
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Re: Need Advice on Which Tires to buy.
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2010, 09:20:17 PM »
do a search on tires as well as the thoughts of the hondaman...search is ur friend..... find a tire that u like the tread of and buy it in your sizes... its really that simple
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Re: Need Advice on Which Tires to buy.
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2010, 10:47:08 PM »
Take a look at IRC GS-11AW, size 3.50H-19 (or 3.25H-19) front and 4.00H-19 rear.  Tread pattern and traditional "inch" sizes similar to OEM.
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Re: Need Advice on Which Tires to buy.
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2010, 04:40:25 AM »
You need the Dunlop K81s. Period correct and good all round tire.

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Offline KeithB

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Re: Need Advice on Which Tires to buy.
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2010, 05:01:08 AM »
I have Avon tires on all my bikes and love them.
see...http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/roadrider
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Re: Need Advice on Which Tires to buy.
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2010, 08:09:36 AM »
Quote from: Kevin400F on February 16, 2010, 10:47:08 PM
Take a look at IRC GS-11AW, size 3.50H-19 (or 3.25H-19) front and 4.00H-19 rear.  Tread pattern and traditional "inch" sizes similar to OEM.

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Re: Need Advice on Which Tires to buy.
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2010, 09:01:41 AM »
Ribbed front, blocked symmetric pattern for rear.
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Re: Need Advice on Which Tires to buy.
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2010, 09:53:55 AM »
Quote from: flybox1 on February 17, 2010, 08:09:36 AM
Quote from: Kevin400F on February 16, 2010, 10:47:08 PM
Take a look at IRC GS-11AW, size 3.50H-19 (or 3.25H-19) front and 4.00H-19 rear.  Tread pattern and traditional "inch" sizes similar to OEM.

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