Ascot Forum
First Generation Ascots => Tech Section => Topic started by: Lefty on November 12, 2014, 03:50:43 pm
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I'm going to go with a more modern, sticky set of tires & I'm wondering what's the widest tire I can get away with on the rear of the FT & if anyone has gone any wider in front as well?
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They don't really need any extra width once you try a modern performance tire on each end. I stayed with the stock equivelant sizes for the best handling.
I'm a broken record when it comes to tires... Avon RoadRiders! I have a few bikes & I'm standardizing on the Avon RoadRider tires. They are a modern design available in older bike sizes. I even have a pair on my MT250.
You won't be disappointed with the Avons.
J.
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My personal favorites are Continental Classic Attacks (http://www.conti-online.com/www/motorcycle_de_en/themes/motorcycletires/conti_classic_en/classic_attack_en.html)
They're a modern radial tire that feel like it was basically designed for our Ascots. I've got just around 1500-2000mi on mine and I couldn't be happier.
Dry grip is outstanding, one of the best street tires I've ever had the pleasure of riding on. They really transformed the FT's handling and braking.
I can't speak too much about the wet grip although I did have one night ride that ended in a torrential downpour and I never even thought twice about the tires. They just seemed to stick even with standing water on the roads.
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If I wasn't as content as I am with the Avons, I would try those Continentals. They look like an excellent tire also.
J.
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Thanks for the tip, I think I'll try the continentals.