japes1275 Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 I use Pirelli MT43 tyres on my B40 which unlike a lot of trials tyres are ok for road use. I once tried a Michelin trials competition and after a couple of miles it heated up and the bike was un rideable. I want a tyre for my Norton but as it has a 19” wheel tyre choice is limited. Pirelli don’t do an MT43 and the only others I can find are an Ensign which isn’t really a proper trials tyre and a Mitas. The Mitas looks like a full 400x19 trials tyre but I’m unsure as to whether it will be too soft for the road. The bike will mostly be used on the road but I might do the occasional long distance trial etc. I’m not bothered about wear characteristics or trials grip but it needs to be ok on the road. Has anyone tried the Mitas 400x19 trials tyre that confirm it is hard enough for road use? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabie Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 the feedback on the the mitas 400x18's are they are "hard" (hard wearing / not soft) similar too the vee rubber. Vee rubber and Cheng Shin might also do one (been a long time since i sold tyres!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japes1275 Posted October 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 Thanks for that rabie, sounds promising for the Mitas then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbofurball Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 This is very useful info for me too, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan wellback Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 change the rim to 18", then you will a better choice , including the MT43. The circumference is just about the same because 18" trials tyres have 90/100% profile. 19" will be lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japes1275 Posted October 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 Thanks Stan, unfortunately I’m stuck with a 19” rim as I’m trying to keep it as original as possible. I did consider having a second wheel built up with an 18” rim but as it’s really going to be more of a general use bike there didn’t seem to be much point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan wellback Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 have a look at vintagetyres.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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