baor101 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Hello folks I am currently building a runabout hybrid , Tl 125 with a Reflex engine. as I am planning to use this bike mostly for general transport and trail riding I don't think a nice soft and expensive Michelin tire is a good choice here. about 20years ago I used Barum tires with a trials tread pattern that were rock hard and lasted forever on the road. that's sort of what I am after now. Looks like a trials tire but is tough as a hockey puck. any suggestions as to what I should be hunting for?? Tom Tollefson, Toronto, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetupfun Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 (edited) Pirelli (I think model is MT43) are similar to your old Barums. Barum is called MITAS nowadays. MITAS also make trials tyres that wear slower than the Michelin/Dunlop/IRC competition-only tyres but probably not as long wearing as the Pirellis. Edited March 3, 2008 by feetupfun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baor101 Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Thanks for the tips , I'll keep You posted on my progress. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian r Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 IRC also makes a trials tire that is harder than their REAL trials tire. Cheap too. Cheng Shins also come to mind. Probably last 80,000 miles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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