Tire Recommendations Please

[tjcin]

I am restoring a 1972 JackPiner and would like some input for new tires.  I would like a look as close to stock as possible without breaking the bank.  Thanks for the input ahead of time.  Tim C

Tim C
1984 Yamaha RZ 350
1973 Honda CR 250M
1970 Honda CT 70H
1970 Yamaha RT1
1972 JackPiner X 3
1977 MC 5 400

[454MRW]

Especially if you are going to compete in MX or Enduro events, I like the performance and vintage look of Pirelli MT-16's. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978 KTM 250'S
1975 Can Am 175 TNT 250 conversion
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico

[tjcin]

Thanks Mike.  The only competition will be shows.  Before I search, do you know of anyone here on the forum that might sell tires?

Tim C
1984 Yamaha RZ 350
1973 Honda CR 250M
1970 Honda CT 70H
1970 Yamaha RT1
1972 JackPiner X 3
1977 MC 5 400

[454MRW]

Denniskirk.com is the best affordable and reliable retailer I know. Any of your favorite motorcycle shops can order them through Tucker Rocky also, but Dennis Kirk is probably the cheapest. The smaller rear tire is best for 175's. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978 KTM 250'S
1975 Can Am 175 TNT 250 conversion
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico

[brian kirby]

The 110/100-18 MT16 is the perfect tire, along with the matching MT16 front.

Brian

[tjcin]

Thanks, what size for the front?

Tim C
1984 Yamaha RZ 350
1973 Honda CR 250M
1970 Honda CT 70H
1970 Yamaha RT1
1972 JackPiner X 3
1977 MC 5 400

[tjcin]

Also looking at Metzeler Unicross.

Tim C
1984 Yamaha RZ 350
1973 Honda CR 250M
1970 Honda CT 70H
1970 Yamaha RT1
1972 JackPiner X 3
1977 MC 5 400

[Rain Man]

I've been running perille mt 16's for 20 years (wow already)
the only problem I have is on the chromolly framed Pentons there a might to big to clear the chain guards.  I  ended up grinding some rubber off the side knobs for clearance. I know this sounds barbaric to some, but their dam good tires in the northeast woods where roots rocks and clay prevail[8D]
 That would be a perelli 80/100x 21 MtT 16 unicross up front.

Raymond
 Down East Pentons

[brian kirby]

The 110/100-18 MT16 fits on my '72 175 that still has the chain guard on it with no rubbing. The Metzler is not available in a small enough size for anything smaller than a 250, and Metzler is owned and made by Pirelli now anyway, the Unicross and MT16 are made side by side in the same factory in Brazil. There is only one size of the front, I think its an 80/100-21.

Brian

[tjcin]

Great information, thank you gentlemen!

Tim C
1984 Yamaha RZ 350
1973 Honda CR 250M
1970 Honda CT 70H
1970 Yamaha RT1
1972 JackPiner X 3
1977 MC 5 400

[Patton]

From another newbie, thanks for the recommendations as I'm sure you guys have answered this question a million times.

RP