Charlie, The last time this topic came up, as a result of your posting about Continental tires and M.A.W., I ordered them, mainly because I had used Continentals before, and because of price. I thought you might be amused at my experience with M.A.W., however. About a week after I ordered the tires, a customer service rep. called me to say that my tires had been shipped to another customer, and that he had refused the UPS shipment. I was told to refuse shipment when I received his tires, and that that my Contis would be shipped as soon as they got them back. I did receive his tires, which had strange scoops on them for riding in sand, and refused shipment. About a week after that, when I was expecing the Conti's, another rep. called me to ask why I had refused to accept the sand tires I ordered. I explained the situation, and was assured that I would get my tires soon. A week later I was again contacted and was asked why I had cancelled my order. I explained again what had happened and told them that all I wanted was the pair of Conti tires that I had ordered. I again was assured that I would get them soon. The next day I was called and asked what it was that I had ordered. I told them that I wanted my Conti tires, and was told that they were shipped 3 weeks ago. I explained that that was correct, but that they were shipped to the wrong party, who refused to accept them. I asked again if they could please send me the tires I had ordered. A week later I still had not received them, and so I called M.A.W. to inquire. I was told that they could not be shipped to me until M.A.W. had received them back from the party to whom they were sent. I told them that they were sure to have received them since the other party had refused to accept them from UPS over 4 weeks ago. I also explained that their shipment to the wrong party was not my problem. All I wanted was the tires I had ordered and had been charged for. A week later, about 5 weeks after I had placed the order, and after about 5 telephone conversations, I received them. The moral of this story is that if you need something in a hurry, I would not recommend M.A.W. Brian Murphy '78 T3 '74 Eldo
Charles Mullendore wrote:
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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Hi Folks,
I know that we just went through this not too long ago....sorry about the redundant questions.
Ok.....I am looking for new tires for my bike. I put Metzeler (sp?) ME 77's on my 70 Ambo and I like them alot. What I did...which was posted previoulsy was to put the tire on the front and reverse the direction of rotation. Seems to have worked so far after 400 miles.
Well...I need a new set for my 69 Ambo now and the shop that gives me the best prices say that they can't get Metzelers that I want. I wanted to see if there was any recommendations as to which brand to get. Some people mentioned the Dunlop K177's. When I asked about that tire I was told that it is only a front tire. Is it ok to put a front tire on the back? If I did do that which way would I have the direction of rotation going? What is the comparable tire that is designed for the back? In some ways I would like to keep the same tires on the front and back and I would like to hear what other brands you Loopers are running on.
Any thoughts would be appreciated although I think that I will have to take a trip to the shop and look through the book to decide which I will want.
Thanks to all in advance......Regards...Ian
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