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New Shoe-
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:48 pm
by 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.
Re: New Shoe-
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:03 pm
by Deleted User 62
Love my Spitfires, although Me109 might disagree...
Re: New Shoe-
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:19 pm
by Ross
daka daka daka
Re: New Shoe-
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:21 pm
by Ross
Tim Shepherd wrote: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?
Re: New Shoe-
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 12:02 am
by 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.
Re: New Shoe-
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 12:46 am
by Ross
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.
My back tire is close to being changed. Last one went on 7k ago. So might look into a Spitfire.
Re: New Shoe-
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:12 am
by Deleted User 287
Re: New Shoe-
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:48 am
by Ross
They last longer that way too.
Re: New Shoe-
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:06 am
by 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?
Re: New Shoe-
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:15 am
by Ross
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?
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.
