Though I will probably go w/ the Bridgestone Spitfire, I was looking at some "retro" treads: Dunlop K70 and Avon Safety Tread.
My sense is these should be paired w/ a mated front for best results, but I only need one new shoe at present...
A search here turned up tire as too common, so I am open and appreciative of input regarding the Spitfire choice & also curious about anyone running the vintage tread patterns.
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I have never used these tires before. 99% used Metzelers. Do tell what they are like? Wear and grip?Tim Shepherd wrote:Love my Spitfires, although Me109 might disagree...
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Spitfires are cheap, I got a pair delivered to Hawaii for $120, and they have two compounds; harder in the center to last longer and stickier on the edges for grip. Billed as an all around sport/touring tire.
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My back tire is close to being changed. Last one went on 7k ago. So might look into a Spitfire.Tim Shepherd wrote:Spitfires are cheap, I got a pair delivered to Hawaii for $120, and they have two compounds; harder in the center to last longer and stickier on the edges for grip. Billed as an all around sport/touring tire.
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I love my Bridgestone Spitfires. They have never let me "down"...
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They last longer that way too.justoneoftheguys wrote:I love my Bridgestone Spitfires. They have never let me "down"...
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Spitfires are fine. They are not a high performance tire. So if you like to really burn through the mountains there are better choices. How do you ride?
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At the moment 20kms round trip on burb roads to work. When i get the chance we have some fanging roads around here and do like to push the barn door hard into corners.Zombie Master wrote:Spitfires are fine. They are not a high performance tire. So if you like to really burn through the mountains there are better choices. How do you ride?
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