Singles rib front tires- any sources left?

[sandman800ss]

This is troubling for vintage singles owners. Cheng Shin used to be the restoration minded "go to" source for vintage looking pattern tires. They had a great looking 2.75" X 18" ribbed front (and available appropriate rear) that fit 2 1/4" WM3 rims- very common size for lots of Italian 60's/70's smaller bikes. Problem is, they stopped importing tires to the USA in 2008! This brand had really changed and upgraded their quality as of late- they used to be a joke, but were no longer.

What else is there? What are singles owners using now? Avons seem to be sized larger for the big British bikes, IRC GS series is too large and not correct looking.

[st2lemans]

Originally Posted by sandman800ss

This is troubling for vintage singles owners. Cheng Shin used to be the restoration minded "go to" source for vintage looking pattern tires. They had a great looking 2.75" X 18" ribbed front (and available appropriate rear) that fit 2 1/4" WM3 rims- very common size for lots of Italian 60's/70's smaller bikes. Problem is, they stopped importing tires to the USA in 2008! This brand had really changed and upgraded their quaility as of late- they used to be a joke, but were no longer.

What else is there? What are singles owners using now? Avons seem to be sized larger for the big British bikes, IRC GS series is too large and not correct looking.

Try Avon.

Tom

[DreyeIce]

i used chengs on the rear and a pirelli ribbed up front,

not sure where the guy before me got them, but they look great, i beleive pirelli still makes the front ribbed for the vintage bikes,