Supplier of block tread trail tyres

[vmxrider]

I need a set of new tyres for my DT 250a. Does anyone make or supply the block tread pattern tyres that were fitted to most trail bikes back in the day. I've looked at trials tyres but there're a bit soft.   

[mx250]

VeeRubber through most bike shops -  about $80.

http://www.linkint.com.au/view/page/32.html

[Freakshow]

fIND ME SOMEONE WHO MAKES CHOCOLATE BLOCK TREAD IN AN 19" AND ILL MAKE THEM INTO A ZILLION AIRE OVERNIGHT.   what a missed market.

[LWC82PE]

what about 450x18, i cant find any of those yet in block trail pattern.

[firko]

fIND ME SOMEONE WHO MAKES CHOCOLATE BLOCK TREAD IN AN 19" AND ILL MAKE THEM INTO A ZILLION AIRE OVERNIGHT

I'm pretty sure Kenda make one. I've got one on my DT1 that Doc found for me back in 05. The bike's in storage so I can't immediately check.

[shorelinemc]

kenda does 4.oox18  and a 21 kings also do same size 07 38216777

[LWC82PE]

yeah 400's are pretty easy to get but not 450's.

[DR]

I think that tyre was a Cheng Shin 3.25x19 (C186?) universal Firko. Availability seems almost 0 nowdays. I'm going to be hunting the same thing myself very soon although preferably a 3.50 which makes it even rarer



Will post details here if I stumble onto more than 1 of anything in a half decent size

[Noel]

Ive got both a kenda and Cheng shin 400 x 18 in my garage, which one do you want?,
cheers
noel

[DIRTPILOT72]

Try Bruce Collins Enterprises in Melbourne (ask for Bruce). They sell Heidenau and IRC. Might have something.

[firko]

On the Swapmeet http://www.vintagemx.us/cgi-bin/largephoto.cgi?C=qxuBvnuHcVayDdhv

[clutchslip]

Choice is limited, particularly on a 19 inch size. Among the moderns, there's the Avon Distanzia or the slightly older / more aggressive-looking Continental TKC 80 series, which is also available in a 19 front

http://faq.f650.com/FAQs/Photos/WheelPhotos/ContinentalTKC80.jpg
(These look very good, even on 60s street-scramblers, and are excellent on the road).

New 19" Dunlop trials universals are available here for example,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/400-19-4-00-19-DUNLOP-TRIALS-UNIVERSAL-TYRES-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ370222247060QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item5632f72c94&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_500wt_1182

While this place
http://www.classictyres.com/lambrook/results.asp?SF1=type&ST1=Motorcycle&SORT=sort_size&DS=Motorcycle&TAG=&CID=&PGE=

lists a few alternative too, including this
http://www.classictyres.com/lambrook/display.asp?K=20090903_3152_000564&sf1=type&st1=Motorcycle&sort=sort_size&ds=Motorcycle&m=62&dc=128

or this
http://www.classictyres.com/lambrook/display.asp?K=20090903_3152_000584&sf1=type&st1=Motorcycle&sort=sort_size&ds=Motorcycle&m=59&dc=128

Don't know whether this one is any good for you Doc?

http://www.classictyres.com/lambrook/display.asp?K=20090903_3152_000582&sf1=type&st1=Motorcycle&sort=sort_size&ds=Motorcycle&m=87&dc=128

Apologies that this is UK based mostly, but it might give you a lead to chase up

[pirie593]

The 19" Continentals are available here in Oz to go onto the front wheel of BMW F650GS 's

[Freakshow]

Fit a decent 19 rear Doc im in. closs to the Michilin X series the better

the dun;lop is a shitty speedway copy so no good, the Continental looks ok if that rear is 19" might get issue over proving its trials not a claw pattern ad the blocks dont run in lines, but worth the chance to try em.

[vmxrider]

Had a look at Mcleods website, and they distribute Chen Shin tyres which appear to have a trail tyre with the sort of tread pattern I'm looking for.