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I need to replace my  Dunlop TT100s 390x19 front 410X19 rear. The threads all seem to be about 20 year old, wondering if anyone can let me have a more up to date view?

Dunlop or Avons?

Thanks, MarkO

 

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Avon Roadrider MK2, 90/90 19 or 100/90 19 front 100/90 19 rear.

90 on front will quicken the steering slightly over the 100 so your preference.

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Agree with John on Roadriders, although limited tread depth on rear (because it is a F or R fit) means that they do wear out rather quickly, but best tyre I have ever had on mine.

Prefer 90/90 front.

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What they said. I run 90/90 and 100/90 Road-Riders and they're wonderful. I have a WM3-19 rim on the rear...Not sure if that makes a difference.

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Thank you for your help, that looks like votes for Avons. .

All the best MarkO

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some people recently have said (elsewhere) that 18 inch rear rim gives you access to dedicated rear tyres, which last considerably longer.

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Will be an upcoming purchase for me too , have just had wheels rebuilt with WM3 18" on rear std front , am looking at 90/90 for front and 110/90 for rear , bridgestone bt46

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My Mk 3 was running on 25 year old road runners.

This summer I changed the front for a road rider 90/90, all good

Next year I need to change the rear 4.10 X 19 (With WM3 rim)

I'm thinking of a 110 X 90 road rider.

Any thoughts?

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There is no 110/90 x 19 Avon Roadrider MK2, 100/90 x 19 is the widest on their size listing. If you want the 110 then you need an 18 rim, 

Those tyres have got to go - anything that old cannot be relied on and only good for parking the bike in the garage!

Avon Roadrunner Mk2 are the way to go.

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Thanks John,

100 it is then.

Yes Brian, front changed (Avon 90/90) and rear to change in the Spring, even though, unlike the front, there are no cracks in the rear, though the rubber is a little hard now.(Less than 4K miles)

BTW, I have hardly ridden the bike and mostly steady riding at that . 

Happy Christmas...

In reply to by neil_wyatt

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Nice move!

Those old tyres are fine until you suddenly need them to stay on the tarmac.

Just changed some old 13 year old tyres for the new Avon Roadrunner Mk 2’s - although the old tyres had almost no wear on them, it’s not worth it when you have to make a sudden adjustment.

Best Regards

 


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