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new rubber for an r50

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zsnider

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I need new tires for my 1966 R50. I am more interested in performance and safety than authenticity. any suggestions?
 
I have been quite happy with my Dunlop 404's. They track a lot better on grooved pavement and steel-grate bridges than the old Contis I had.
 
I've got a pair of Metzlers on my R60. I think I've got an ME33 in front and an ME99 on the rear. They're good enough that I can use pretty much the whole tire, edge to edge.
 
Craig Vechorick is currently selling an Avon tire. I would trust his judgement on it, as the best tires I've had on my R60 were a set of Michelins that he was selling at the time (a/m49s, but they're no longer available). Much better than the Brazillian Metzelers that seem to be nearly down to the wear bars when they're brand new.
 
Another option is the Bridgestone S11. I'm using a 100/90 front and a 110/90 rear. They are OK.

// marc
 
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