best tires for a commando

Fast Eddie

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• Sep 19, 2019

• #21

If there’s one thing better than a new tyre thread... it’s a revived 5 year old tyre thread.

Wahoo....!

 

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worntorn

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• Sep 19, 2019

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If I use the advice from a five year old tire thread will my tires be hard and kinda slip-slidey on corners?

Glen

 

Chris Larkin

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• Sep 19, 2019

• #23

lazyeye6 said:

Yep! Do it!

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Thanks for confirming... but now a friend pointed me to the Avon Road Runner AM9 Classic/Vintage Motorcycle Tire -4.10-19 - a bit more expensive, but with a more vintage look. I cruise around our backroads and want a smooth ride - can you help me choose between the two? AM26 or AM9? Do you ride an alternative? Willing to make a recommendation? Thank you, Chris

 

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worntorn

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I haven't found anything better than the am26 for the Norton.
They turn an old bike into something that can hold its own against most modern machinery, as far as handling is concerned.

Glen

 

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• Sep 19, 2019

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the AM9 is a copy of the dunlop tt100 with it straight line center groove. it will track imperfections in the road. the AM26 is a FAR better tire IMHO and would NEVER think of going back to the old style tire.

 

ninja

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• Sep 19, 2019

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Just fitted Road Riders scrubbed in and now brilliant, OK it's not the classic look but hey I want grip all round and a safer lean angle, I'm a happy bunny, now I need to sort the carbs.

 

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• Sep 20, 2019

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worntorn said:

If I use the advice from a five year old tire thread will my tires be hard and kinda slip-slidey on corners?

Glen

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The air will need changing.