Will need tires

[1955fle]

I will be needing tires for my '55 FL. It is a stock configuration and I would like to stay as close to original look as possible. The tires I currently have on the bike are approx. 25 - 30 years old and are flat where the tire tread is. What would you recommend for replacements. Also where would be the best place to purchase them?

Thanks
Carl

[joe]

I used the Shinko e270 on my 56 Pan. They look great and work great. Cost is $85 each from smalltires.com


Joe


http://smalltires.com/categories/motorc ... ption=E270

[john HD]

i like the avon safety mileage tires on my '55.

i am due for a new set too.

john

[hplhd]

i have the same tires that john hd uses. 4 years and 15 miles. still holding up. i am slow on the build part.

[58flh]

If your going for close to original look, The Avons John & the men had mentioned are NICE!--The ride is good & Farewell with Milage!,& the price does vary ,depends where you get em!-($85 to$120 I seen em go for). Richie

[1955fle]

Is this the tire you are talking about Avon Safety Mileage MKII 5.00-16 Rear Tire. Did you run the same tier in the front since they are the same size?

Thanks
Carl

[Mr.Big]

Have the Shinko 240's on my '52 and they look nice and ride well.....

http://www.smalltires.com/categories/mo ... ption=E240" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[joe]

Although the Shinko 270 and 240s look the same, the 270 has a full aspect ratio meaning it has a taller sidewall like the original old tires. Helps with the ground clearance (about an extra half inch over the 240)

Joe

P.S looks like the Avon Safety/Milage is a full aspect ratio too so either the Avon or the Shinko 270 should do fine, the Avons are about $50 more per tire than the Shinkos

[parts]

Hello everyone...new member here also with a 55 Pan. I, too, need to replace my tires this winter, and was considering
the Firestone Replicas from Coker Tire. They cost about $165.00 each plus shipping. Anyone use these? Thanks, "parts"

[john HD]

carl,

yes i run them on both ends. before i put another set on i want to talk to a avon rep and see if reversing the front tire mounting might help even the wear. i seem to remember from my cafe racer days that rear tires mounted in the front needed to be reversed.

parts,

welcome to the forum, i am sure the cokers are fine tires. the last time i looked i do not think they are speed rated or dot approved. that may have changed recently. more research may be needed.

john

[john HD]

Although the Shinko 270 and 240s look the same, the 270 has a full aspect ratio meaning it has a taller sidewall like the original old tires. Helps with the ground clearance (about an extra half inch over the 240)

Joe

P.S looks like the Avon Safety/Milage is a full aspect ratio too so either the Avon or the Shinko 270 should do fine, the Avons are about $50 more per tire than the Shinkos

yeah dittos on that joe!

full size tires for these bikes definately save on floor board and primary chain case wear! (no wonder 4 inch over forks used to be so popular!)

john