Hi Brian and all, I totally agree about M.A.W. Though my luck has been somewhat better with them, the service is always slow - usually at least 10 days. I just use them each time this topic comes up as an example of how cheaply the Contis can be obtained. Shipping costs vary pretty widely among the mailorder companies as well - be sure to ask. Sorry, you had such an ordeal. Thanks for the story! Cheers,
Charlie
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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
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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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