Hi Everyone,
Completely new on this forum and just bought myself an 87 1VJ. Just wondering what your tire recommendations are? I'm hoping to fit a 140/80 18 rear tire. Will that size fit in the swing of would a 130/80 be better? I'm looking at getting either a Michelin T63 or Continental TKC80, any thoughts on those? I will probably ride on tar for the most part, but prefer the look of an offroad tire :)
Recommendations and tips will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Tire Question
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Noely
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Re: Tire Question
Hi 
and welcome. IMO I would stick with 130/80 
I use the Michelin T63 on the rear only, they are soft and excellent for the dirt roads. We focus very hard to stick to dirt roads only if we go anywhere.
and welcome. IMO I would stick with 130/80 I use the Michelin T63 on the rear only, they are soft and excellent for the dirt roads. We focus very hard to stick to dirt roads only if we go anywhere.
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Re: Tire Question
Thanks a lot for your reply! Think I'll go for 130/80 T63's then :-)