Dart front tyres again
Posted: 26 Jul 2019 18:23
Is anyone out there running 100 / 90 R16 or 110 / 90 R16 Fronts on a Dart?
My local tyre man claims he cannot find a fitment by which I think he means a manufacturer listing a Morini Dart front tire, or a 100 / 80 R16.
I've done some research and many of the websites claiming to provide specs for all bikes claim they were fitted with a 110/80 R16 anyway. I've also looked at the original brochure which does not mention tyre sizes, only that the front rim is 2.5 inch which is well in the limits for a 110.
I've looked at Scooter tyres but they all seem to be P rated, which is a max of 93mph and a little short of a Darts top speed for insurance purposes.
The choice therefore seems to be either:
100/90 - BT45 or Metzeler or Pirelli sport demon
110/80 - Heidenau if the local man can get them easily
110/90 - BT45 or Pirelli sport demon
Any experiences of what fits the front mudguard? I've rashly promised to use it for the MRC club run on 3rd Aug and it needs an MoT as well so time is of the essence.
My local tyre man claims he cannot find a fitment by which I think he means a manufacturer listing a Morini Dart front tire, or a 100 / 80 R16.
I've done some research and many of the websites claiming to provide specs for all bikes claim they were fitted with a 110/80 R16 anyway. I've also looked at the original brochure which does not mention tyre sizes, only that the front rim is 2.5 inch which is well in the limits for a 110.
I've looked at Scooter tyres but they all seem to be P rated, which is a max of 93mph and a little short of a Darts top speed for insurance purposes.
The choice therefore seems to be either:
100/90 - BT45 or Metzeler or Pirelli sport demon
110/80 - Heidenau if the local man can get them easily
110/90 - BT45 or Pirelli sport demon
Any experiences of what fits the front mudguard? I've rashly promised to use it for the MRC club run on 3rd Aug and it needs an MoT as well so time is of the essence.