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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Rim and Tyre choice
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<blockquote data-quote="Nigel Spaxman" data-source="post: 97349" data-attributes="member: 2907"><p>My choice would be the WM2-19 rim front and WM3-18 on the rear. This was original fitment on the touring bikes. This gives you the maximum choices of tires. Some people will advise a 20 or 21" front rim. They think they look better. It is hard to get 20" tires though. Some people prefer the WM4 rear rim. You can then fit a wider tire with a higher load rating. I have Avon Roadrider tires. 90/90-19 front and 4.00-18 rear on my C Rapide. So far I have about 10,000 miles on them and the tires are going to last quite a bit longer. The 4.00-18 is particularly good for the Vincent since it has a deep tread and quite a high load rating, also it is meant for the WM3 size rim. My bike handles really well with these tires. Most of the mileage was two up, an often with luggage as well. I don't think any of the Vintage looking tires will work as well as these modern tires.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nigel Spaxman, post: 97349, member: 2907"] My choice would be the WM2-19 rim front and WM3-18 on the rear. This was original fitment on the touring bikes. This gives you the maximum choices of tires. Some people will advise a 20 or 21" front rim. They think they look better. It is hard to get 20" tires though. Some people prefer the WM4 rear rim. You can then fit a wider tire with a higher load rating. I have Avon Roadrider tires. 90/90-19 front and 4.00-18 rear on my C Rapide. So far I have about 10,000 miles on them and the tires are going to last quite a bit longer. The 4.00-18 is particularly good for the Vincent since it has a deep tread and quite a high load rating, also it is meant for the WM3 size rim. My bike handles really well with these tires. Most of the mileage was two up, an often with luggage as well. I don't think any of the Vintage looking tires will work as well as these modern tires. [/QUOTE]
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