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New tyres needed. #594939 09/08/2018 4:53 AM
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 26 Dundee, Scotland jim1962 OP Greenhorn
OP jim1962 Greenhorn Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 26 Dundee, Scotland	My new to me 2004 America is needing new tyres. What options are available for fitting to wire wheels. Can I fit a tubeless tyre and run with a tube in?

Re: New tyres needed. jim1962 #594940 09/08/2018 7:17 AM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,132 Likes: 51 NE PA USA The_Dog33 Fe Butt
The_Dog33 Fe Butt Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,132 Likes: 51 NE PA USA	yes I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains. Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!

Re: New tyres needed. jim1962 #594941 09/08/2018 11:43 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,839 Likes: 3 BONITA SPGS. FL. newt Loquacious
newt Loquacious Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,839 Likes: 3 BONITA SPGS. FL.	I am really enjoying my Michelins . Racked up many miles on metzlers but when I went with the Michelins it was like a new bike . ENJOY!!!!! NEWT!!!!!

Re: New tyres needed. newt #594942 09/08/2018 5:31 PM
Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 497 Gordonton,New Zealand Cloudy Adjunct
Cloudy Adjunct Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 497 Gordonton,New Zealand	Bridgestone Exedra Max. Brilliant tires wet or dry and good mileage. Highly recommend. 05 Speedmaster,Reverse Cone Shortys,Thunderbike AIR Kit,K&N Air Filter,Snorkel Removed,Dynojet Stage 1 Kit(126 main),Needle-Clip 1 From Bottom,42 Pilot,NGK Iridium Plugs,Progressive Springs,Hagon 2810's,Barnett Green Springs,TTP Safe-Start,MOSFET R/R

Re: New tyres needed. Cloudy #594943 09/09/2018 9:22 PM
Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 22 Upstate NY Oldtriumph Complete Newb
Oldtriumph Complete Newb Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 22 Upstate NY	I just bought Avon AM26 roadrider for the front and Avon AV72 Cobra for the rear. Just had them a short time so I'm not sure yet about wear or wet weather performance. Last edited by Oldtriumph; 09/09/2018 9:23 PM.

Re: New tyres needed. Oldtriumph #594944 09/10/2018 12:02 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,193 Likes: 22 Tunbridge Wells. Kent U.K. Alatamoc Learned Hand
Alatamoc Learned Hand Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,193 Likes: 22 Tunbridge Wells. Kent U.K.	Best avoid Metzler 888's.....I threw mine away after trying to track down the cause of a mystery pulsing vibration...it was the tyres. I took the Road Less Travelled. Now where the ****** am I?

Re: New tyres needed. Alatamoc #594945 09/10/2018 8:39 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA oldroadie Worn Saddle
oldroadie Worn Saddle Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA	Avon Venom and you’ll never regret it. AM41 and AM42 if I remember correctly but I’ve gotten old so you’ll need to check. I put tubes in them with zero problems...they stick to the road like glue rain or shine. A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

Re: New tyres needed. oldroadie #594946 09/10/2018 10:26 PM
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 5,720 Pac. NW Ryk Check Pants
Ryk Check Pants Joined: May 2010 Posts: 5,720 Pac. NW	Michelin Commander 2s are hard to beat. Only Avons are in the same league with them. IMHO

Re: New tyres needed. Ryk #594947 09/11/2018 6:43 AM
Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 220 Likes: 2 Victoria Australia Peter_AU Adjunct
Peter_AU Adjunct Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 220 Likes: 2 Victoria Australia	Avons for me...

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