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Question about vintage tires on a V7 Stone

Spumoni

Spumoni

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Got a new 2016 V7II Stone on the way, and would love to get some vintage looking tires on those stock wheels. I am assuming the tires on the stone are tubeless, but it seems as though the Racer has a tube type.

The problem is, finding 17 inch vintage style rear tires is next to impossible. Firestone may be coming out with something in that size, but not till next year. However, I found these on eBay - far far away. Any ideas if these will work? (I noticed the stock tire nozzle comes out at a right angle - would that create a problem with a tube? One link is for rear, one is for front. (Yes, I am aware of total performance loss, at great expense!)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/182223980435?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Thanks in advance.
 
I'd recommend staying with modern tires. You will have better traction. Besides you don't know how old the tires on e-bay may be. New condition, doesn't necessarily mean made in the last year or two.
 
In the end it depends on what you want.
Avon typically has a selection of classic style tires, and theirs usually have been upgraded to work like modern tires while looking retro. I would look into Avon tires, the roadrunner, Safety Mileage MkII, and Speedmaster MkII, are all retro looking tires. I don't know if they come in your required sizes.
I buy tires based on how they work, not how they look so I really can't help more. Tires and brakes are, to me, performance based choices. I want the ones that work the best.
 
Got to ask - has the OP ever ridden a bike much before?
Tyres are the things that stop you falling off. As said above, modern ones work, and you can't see them when you are riding the bike so it really does not matter what they look like. You can only see them when the bike is stationary....OK, got it now......this bike is obviously not being bought to be ridden......
AndyB
 
I put on Metzeler's Sportec Klassic's on my bike. They have a retro tread patter and offer great traction. I like them a lot better than the stock tires
 
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I put on Metzeler's Sportec Klassic's on my bike. They have a retro tread patter and offer great traction. I like them a lot better than the stock tires
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I just replaced the stockers with pilot actives. I really like them so far but have not had an opportunity to test in wet conditions.
 
Spumoni said:
Got a new 2016 V7II Stone on the way, and would love to get some vintage looking tires on those stock wheels. I am assuming the tires on the stone are tubeless, but it seems as though the Racer has a tube type.
The problem is, finding 17 inch vintage style rear tires is next to impossible. Firestone may be coming out with something in that size, but not till next year. However, I found these on eBay - far far away. Any ideas if these will work? (I noticed the stock tire nozzle comes out at a right angle - would that create a problem with a tube? One link is for rear, one is for front. (Yes, I am aware of total performance loss, at great expense!)
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Getting beyond a huge step backwards in performance and ease of flat repair, you can remove the valve stems and fit tubes on the Stone cast wheels. Looks like you are stuck on the rear tire (rim size at 17" is correct) for the balloon bias-ply tire look.
If you are completely committed, I can lace up some 16" hoops for you to run the Firestones. Won't be cheap as you'd need to purchase the hubs new. Contact me direct email if so; Todd at GuzziTech.com
 
Thanks to all for the feedback. I know it's not very smart to make a decision based complete on aesthetics, especially when safety is being compromised - but I am absolutely willing to do it. I know you can't see the tires while you're riding, but I truly get equal enjoyment enjoyment staring at the bike when it's parked. To answer some questions, I have over 25 years of riding experience, and have owned many different types of bikes / makes and models over the years. The V7 is replacing my daily rider (customized Triumph T100). I generally don't ride in the rain, and I'm usually on back roads going at slower speeds.

If I want to go fast on windy roads, I'll ride my Ducati. My favorite bike by far is my 1942 Harley WLC (which has retro tires of course). Why not mix the two for my daily driver? The retro tires are speed rated for 94 mph. I have no intensions of ever going that fast on my V7.

Todd - Thanks for the offer on the 16 inch wheel, but I'm really digging the cast wheels. See the link below - this should be a perfect fit for the V7 rear.

http://www.northhantstyres.com/main-tyre-pages/tt-classic-tyres/500-17-tt-classic-motorcycle.html

Another option I'm considering is whatever kind of Dunlop is in this picture:
 

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I am wondering if you have ordered the wrong bike - have you thought about one of the V9 models? Maybe not too late to change your order.
AndyB
 
Good question Andy - but I am definitely satisfied with my choice for the V7. The V9 is great, but I prefer the size, stance and smaller motor of the V7. After seeing what they look like with the tracker kits installed (by baak) I fell in love with the shape and size of the bike. I literally ordered one the same day I came across that site. I should have the bike in the next couple days. Still deciding on tires. If I end up not going the vintage route, I have my eye on these. They got great reviews: http://www.motorcycletire.com/product/HN-K60S1308017.html

Todd's option is very tempting (lace up 16's) but one of the reasons I went with the V7 is because of the wheels!
 
I had a similar dilemma with my mk1 v35 that had a v65/monza conversion in it, wanted good tyre performance but classic looks.

I went for :-

http://en.reifenwerk-heidenau.com/modules/news/96_K34-New-Dimension.htm

had fantastic results with the K34 and would recommend them. I had a 650 engine with the original v35 low ratio gears and got about 3000 miles out of the rear and enjoyed every bit of the power!
 
i can tell from your photos on other threads that your not a spontaneous new biker reacting to a ad online
and you can fix and figure it out as you go
Avon Gripster was my first choice but i passed it up cause no matching front
 
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