[1Blackwolf1]

 not that they are worn out, but whats the widest size tire I can safely mount on the stock rims.  Have seen it posted somewhere that I could mount a 4.10/19 on these.  That would probably smooth out the ride a little bit.  But just wondering if it would start clearance issues.  Will.

[Vince]

     When you "need" a wider tire you really need a better tire. Try the Avon AM26. Rear 100/90-19. Front 90/90-19. These will transform your bike.

[Chasfield]

I must admit, I am not keen on the stock rear tyre on my bike, I don't like anything with an obvious edge to the tread because the bike squirms when you climb onto it when leaning over.

Something of rounder section is much better. The front one seems ok though.

[Bankerdanny]

Vince is right on. I had the Am26's on mine. Not only did the bike handle better, but it rode better too.

I highly recommend the tires long as you don't mind that they don't have the vintage look.

[birdmove]

    Theres a gent on one of Yahoo groups I belong to for the Enfield Bullets that got 40,000 miles on his bike before he had to rebuild the engine. This same guy got 20,000 out of his original tires. I think his Bullet is a 1999.

    jon

[BigDon]

     When you "need" a wider tire you really need a better tire. Try the Avon AM26. Rear 100/90-19. Front 90/90-19. These will transform your bike.

In CMW catalogue I see the AM26 100/90-19, but an AM20 90/90-19 for the front. Are you running the AM26 both front and rear?

I love Avons I  have run them on all my other bikes, have them on my Valk now. Quite sticky!!!

Thanks in advance for helping a newbie!

[1Blackwolf1]

I must admit, I am not keen on the stock rear tyre on my bike, I don't like anything with an obvious edge to the tread because the bike squirms when you climb onto it when leaning over.

Something of rounder section is much better. The front one seems ok though.

I think we used to call the rear tire design tractor tires, never saw the sense of the old slicks on the choppers of the 60's either.  Just no real lean angle, they wore like iron but cornering was another issue.  Guess when needed I might try the AM26 Avon.

[Bankerdanny]

I had the Avon's front and rear. The rear is technically a universal and can be fitted front or rear.

The AM26 has a much more rounded profile than the stock tire. That's what made it handle better, initiating the lean in a turn was much easier and the bike was more responsive over all.

[dogbone]

I agree the avon 26's made my bike a real terror on curves. I always wondered why the front was smaller than the rr ? is there a geometry problem, or is it an antiquated standard ?

[Bankerdanny]

It's not even an antiquated standard. Almost all motorcycles use narrower front than rear. I think that it has to do with turn in effort. The narrower front allows for easier turning.

The wider rear is important because as bikes have gotten more powerful you need more rubber to keep the power going to the road.