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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Tires/Tyres question - Dunlop K81 TT100 versus AVON AM26 Road Rider
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<blockquote data-quote="passenger0_0" data-source="post: 95580" data-attributes="member: 208"><p>John - I have road ridden and circuit raced a few older type machines with both types of tyres. They each give different feedback (complex and difficult to describe) and wet/dry slide characteristics but so what? In my view as long as a tyre gives you feedback it's a good one - no point having something that feels fine up to the point where control is suddenly lost and you toss the bike down the road wondering what happened (something I know a bit about). <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p></p><p>On a Vincent I wouldn't run either of these on the front as I love the feedback from the large diameter thin ribbed front tyres (20" and 21") as you can get these to drift so controllably in the wet.</p><p></p><p>For the rear, my personal preference is for the round profile Avons as I like the feedback when you quickly roll from leaning hard on one side to the other and they make a good match for the round profile Avon ribbed front tyre. But as mentioned earlier, I think both are excellent tyres when:</p><p>1). Brought fresh not old stock.</p><p>2). Used at the correct pressure.</p><p>3). Not covered in oil mist/chain oil. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Choice is yours. I suggest that you ride identical bikes with each type of tyre and see what 'fits' your riding style. Whatever way you go make sure you get to wear it out.</p><p>Cheers David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="passenger0_0, post: 95580, member: 208"] John - I have road ridden and circuit raced a few older type machines with both types of tyres. They each give different feedback (complex and difficult to describe) and wet/dry slide characteristics but so what? In my view as long as a tyre gives you feedback it's a good one - no point having something that feels fine up to the point where control is suddenly lost and you toss the bike down the road wondering what happened (something I know a bit about). :( On a Vincent I wouldn't run either of these on the front as I love the feedback from the large diameter thin ribbed front tyres (20" and 21") as you can get these to drift so controllably in the wet. For the rear, my personal preference is for the round profile Avons as I like the feedback when you quickly roll from leaning hard on one side to the other and they make a good match for the round profile Avon ribbed front tyre. But as mentioned earlier, I think both are excellent tyres when: 1). Brought fresh not old stock. 2). Used at the correct pressure. 3). Not covered in oil mist/chain oil. :) Choice is yours. I suggest that you ride identical bikes with each type of tyre and see what 'fits' your riding style. Whatever way you go make sure you get to wear it out. Cheers David [/QUOTE]
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