Japan Meets Britain

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:25 am

Vince

I've just bought a new 275-18 for my CB77 and the supplier told me that it was a new (smallish) batch that they have manufactured. As you say, they are rather pricey but I do like my K82 / TT100 profiles. Just makes the steering so precise.

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Vince Lupo · Post by **Vince Lupo** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 3:38 pm

Thanks for the info Graham -- would love to get them, but I think I'll give these Heidenaus a try for now.

This is the problem with vintage-looking tires -- trying to combine the looks, along with confidence-inspiring performance and at a reasonable price. With the Cheng Shins, you had the looks and the price, but I didn't feel comfortable on them at all. The Dunlops are awesome, but $300 for a pair. Hopefully the Heidenaus are closer to the Dunlop end of the spectrum!

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 3:53 pm

Vince

Around $75 for the front here.....

http://www.vintagetyres.com/search?qs=H ... 0-67&cat=2

Not sure what shipping would cost.

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Vince Lupo · Post by **Vince Lupo** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:31 am

Got the Heidenau tires earlier this week, and they look really nice. John was pretty impressed with them too, and he now has the bike and is in the process of installing them. I'll likely have the bike back sometime next week, and will post a few photos of the tires on the bike. Hopefully I'll also be able to provide some thoughts on how they feel on the bike. Stay tuned!

Superchicken · Post by **Superchicken** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:03 pm

Vince, this is GOOD NEWS!! I am looking forward to seeing the Heidenau tires, I'm glad you found someone who has them, I found talk of them on a club race forum, but the info, was a few years old. Everything I own uses small tires, HONDA CB77, OSSA WILDFIRE 250 SPORT, XZ550 YAMAHA VISION.

Vince Lupo · Post by **Vince Lupo** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:53 pm

Superchicken wrote:Vince, this is GOOD NEWS!! I am looking forward to seeing the Heidenau tires, I'm glad you found someone who has them, I found talk of them on a club race forum, but the info, was a few years old. Everything I own uses small tires, HONDA CB77, OSSA WILDFIRE 250 SPORT, XZ550 YAMAHA VISION.

Kevin Hahn, owner of Scrambler Cycle and a member of this Forum, sells the Heidenau tires. So no trouble in tracking them down!

I'll let you know how they work out....right now the weather is unpredictable (though as I type this it's 64 degrees outside and sunny!), but if I have an opportunity to go for a decent ride in the next couple of weeks, I will.

Hahnda · Post by **Hahnda** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 2:54 pm

Sorry to butt in Vince.... Looking forward to your feedback.

Superchicken -

Info and pricing on the Heidenau tires at http://www.scramblercycle.com/heidenau-tires.html

I also owned an XZ550 for a while.