Subject: Re: Tire question.....here we go again
Author: Charles Mullendore
Date: Apr 10, 2001, 4:58 PM
Post ID: 1706263646
Hi Ian,
My recommendation is the Continental Blitz - TKH23 110/90-18 front and TKH24
120/90-18 rear. Or you can substitute a Conti-Tour TK17 rear for several bucks
more. Either combination is very good - excellent traction wet or dry, good
handling characteristics, and long wearing as well. Priced right too - M.A.W.
has the 23/24 for $52 front and $59 rear at present.
I also notice Bridgestone has the S-11 in the same sizes for $50 front and $60
rear. I've never used these, so can't comment on traction/handling/durability.
With the 120 rear you may have to move the brake anchor to the other side of
it's mounting bracket for clearance.
Cheers, Charlie
Ian Adkins wrote:
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