Modern Tyres for a Retro Ride

[Olliepen]

I've just noticed that wiggle have tyres on offer this month. I have an old kona frame and I need some tyres for it... anyone got any good suggestions for some "ahem" modern tyres that will fit with a resonable amount of clearance between the chain stays of a 91 Cinder Cone?

 

[Sithlord]

Panaracer 1.8s Excellent tyres, good grip, and long lasting.. Continental's are good too, normally from past experience I have found that conti's 2.1 is normally every one else's 1.9

 

[clunker]

Run Remake Onza Porks on my wifes Kona http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2x-Onza-Porc-2-MT ... 240%3A1318

 

[hamster]

They are doing WTB Velociraptors for some daft price under £7 if I remember right...and they were classics back in around 96, so a good retro compromise.

 

[Surfr]

I've got some IRC Backcountry 2.25s on my 94 Cindercone and they fit just fine. I've yet to try in the mud though.

 

[scant]

panaracer fire xc are still available in amberwall. modern tyre with a retro look.

 

[missmyfat]

panaracer fire xc are still available in amberwall. modern tyre with a retro look.

second that. have got a set from ebay. look ols school but new school grip!

 

[missmyfat]

panaracer fire xc are still available in amberwall. modern tyre with a retro look.

Second that. Have got a set from ebay. Look old school but new school grip!

 

[hamster]

Didn't know that! Do they do the 1.8 as well? It's about the only thing that fits the back of my tandem!