Tyres
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Tyres
Last year I purchased a M18 and I'm looking to renovate it over the Christmas holiday. At the moment it has a set of knackered Avon Speedmaster Mk2s on it. What are people fitting as I've heard mixed reviews on these. Does it have the same size tyre on the front and rear as this does at the moment.
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Re: Tyres
Welcome to the Forums, Paul.
It may not be critical in this case but it would be handy to know the year of your M18 (maybe add it to your Profile?).
Most road bikes have 3.25 x 19 front and 3.50 (or 4.00 if there's room between the s/arms) x 19 rear. Mitas are fine and look in keeping with an old bike. In the past I have used Avon Skidmaster front and Dunlop K70 rear.
BTW- I guess you know not to follow the recommended pressures in the original Owners Manual. I use around 24psi front and rear or 26/28 rear with a pillion or loaded with camping gear. Other opinions are available.
Original manuals for your bike can be found here::
http://archives.jampot.dk/book/
It may not be critical in this case but it would be handy to know the year of your M18 (maybe add it to your Profile?).
Most road bikes have 3.25 x 19 front and 3.50 (or 4.00 if there's room between the s/arms) x 19 rear. Mitas are fine and look in keeping with an old bike. In the past I have used Avon Skidmaster front and Dunlop K70 rear.
BTW- I guess you know not to follow the recommended pressures in the original Owners Manual. I use around 24psi front and rear or 26/28 rear with a pillion or loaded with camping gear. Other opinions are available.
Original manuals for your bike can be found here::
http://archives.jampot.dk/book/
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Re: Tyres
Hi Paul, I use 3.25 x 19 Avon Speedmaster and 3.50 x 19 SM front and back, at 28 and 30 psi, respectively (tyre pressures recommended by Avon) on my '54 18S and G80S. They are very good and, given that they are the only connection with the road, it's worth spending a bit more for what I believe is the among best. Given that our bikes are worth in excess of £3,000 and we, for instance, often spend many hundreds on paintwork, why scrimp on the only things between us and gravel rash? Incidentally, tyres age as well as wear out (most of us only do a couple of thousand miles/year max) and it is recommended to replace them at least every 10 years irrespective of wear. Hope this helps, Andy
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Re: Tyres
Yes I also usually go for the Avon Skidmasters, just bought a set from Vintage tyres. £112 the pair delivered. I've also had mitas £79 per pair delivered from Pneus (online). I also use 28F and 30R. The Mitas are OK but I feel better with Avon, don't know why.
Dave.
Dave.