New Shoe-

[lrz]

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.

[Deleted User 62]

Love my Spitfires, although Me109 might disagree...

[Ross]

daka daka daka

[Ross]

Love my Spitfires, although Me109 might disagree...

I have never used these tires before. 99% used Metzelers. Do tell what they are like? Wear and grip?

[Deleted User 62]

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.

[Ross]

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.

My back tire is close to being changed. Last one went on 7k ago. So might look into a Spitfire.

[Deleted User 287]

I love my Bridgestone Spitfires. They have never let me "down"...

[Ross]

I love my Bridgestone Spitfires. They have never let me "down"...

They last longer that way too.

[Zombie Master]

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?

[Ross]

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?

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.