Blackwall or Skinwall

[chikychoo]

Hey Retrobikers, I'm trying to get my 1994 Ventana Marble Peak as close too being period correct as possible.My question for you all is...What tires should i use Blackwall or Skinwall?Thanks in advance for your time,knowledge and opinions!

 

[FluffyChicken]

Really up to you what looks nice on the bike. Either would be correct on the bike.

I tend to prefer skin/amber wall tyres on the old bikes but black wall (not the same as modern rubber) can look right on some bikes.

 

[Silvergoat]

I tend to go against 'regulations' and run modern black treads, based on availability and safe performance, as I use my bike everyday. My old Smoke and Dart disintegrated long ago sadly. However, I'm tempted to suggest some new Onza Canis or Ibex amber/skinwalls having seen these. Or any new repros of old classics. But Fluffychicken is right – go with what you feel is best for you and suits the scheme of your bike – what colour is the frame btw?

 

[tintin40]

black wall

 

[minor_LEGEND]

What was the std issue tyres?

 

[chikychoo]

Hey Groovyblueshed,my frame is black. minor_LEGEND,when I got the bike it had one of each...lol. I was kinda leaning towards the repro skinwalls or maybe a colored panaracer fire xc pro...too obnoxious?

 

[FluffyChicken]

Start a build thread, get some pictures up and maybe mockup tyres... Or even both at once if you still have them.

I cannot see the bike so hence replies are hard.