Subject: Re: Tires
Author: Charlie Mullendore
Date: Nov 6, 2001, 5:28 PM
Post ID: 1708817508
Hi Jim,
My personal preference is Continental's "Blitz" TKH23 110/90-18 front and
TKH24 120/90-18 rear. When it's tire time and I can't get the TKH24, I use
the Conti-Tour TK17 120/90-18 rear. Either way you get great tires for a
reasonable price. Last I checked Tire Express www.tireexpress.com had them
for $52 front and $59 rear (or the TK17 for $63). My experience with the
Contis (and Tire Express - I've never gotten a tire more than a year old) is
very positive. The Blitz fronts last for 12,000 miles and the rears 10,000,
the TK17 has been on my '69 Ambo for 9,000 miles now and looks about half
worn. I'm not an agressive rider, but I also don't baby the old beast. They
work equally well in the dry or wet, have very predictable handling
characteristics and fill out the fat fenders well. If they had more of a
retro look they would perfect to me.
The only other tires I have any experience with is the Dunlop F11 front and
491 Elite II in the same sizes. We used this combo on my friend Dan's Eldo
and so far, so good. No info. on longevity yet - he hasn't put enough miles
on them for that. However, they seem to be at least as good in all other
areas.
Happy shopping, let us know how whatever you choose works out! Cheers,
Charlie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Beeler" <ji-@ont.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 8:33 PM
Subject: Tires
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