Hi Guys and Gels
Taken awhile for me to get on here. So i will ask the question of recommended size and brand of tyres for my MG V7 mk2 2016. The pirellis are finally worn down and need replacing in the spring. Consensus seems to think Bridgestone BT45? what size, as tyres limited due to swingarm etc. I have short mistrals to aid? wheel removal. I understand Avon alas no more. Continentals? Appreciate your thoughts.
Cheers
Steve
BSE Suffolk
A few years go, I mounted Continental Road Attack 3s on my 2018 V7III. I used radials at both ends. Surprisingly, The factory spec recommendation sticker on the bike allowed for a 110/80-18 radial front tire. If some is good, more is better (I am American) so I studied all the tires available to rind a reputable brand that offered radial tire in the rear tire 130/80-17. That was the Continental RA3. They have performed brilliantly, but I gather are no longer available. And the manufacturer websites make it more and more difficult to figure out exactly what tmodels are radial.
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PS, Avon tyres are still available. Although UK production was shut down a year ago and the equipment moved to a factory in Portugal, British made Avons are still in the supply chain. Avon has been my preferred tire brand since 1967, and I am unhappy about this change. I was recently able to acquire what I suppose is one of the last Made in England 4.00-18 Roadrunners for my Norton. What will I do when I wear this one out? Oh well, Portugal is a lovely country, or so I hear. Great place to grow football managers.
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Thank you for that. Not come across Conitinental RA3 but i could always ask what they recommend now if anyone answers from their tech department. V7 mk3 850 etc have a wider swing arm assembly like the v9 too i beleive.
The gist of my suggestions: 1) Stick to original sizes 2) Try radials if you can find them in those sizes 3) Avon tyres are always first choice.