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Started by triple1972, February 23, 2020, 09:28:29 PM

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triple1972

Hi  Any input on what brand and supplier of RD400 race tires. I am on the east coast which may not matter. USCRA so they must have tread. Thank You.

RdsOnly

18" race tires are out there- the sizes are the issue.
would ask other racers what they like.

Look up tire size
90/90/18 front [110] will fit
110/90/18 rear [120] will fit

Bridgestone, Avon etc.

JT

RDFL

Pretty sure Yamaha 179 - Lyn Garland - vintspclty@aol.com can help you.

triple1972

First season of racing so I don't have any fellow racers to ask but I will check with Lyn.

SUPERTUNE

You did have to ask while I was at the AHRMA vintage races this weekend at Roebling Road Raceway!
If on close to stock rim sizes go with the Conti 3's
100/90 front and 110/80 on the rear. The supplier Eric is in Daytona, Fl.
Not cheap, but so is rebuilding your race bike again after to didn't have a good race tire!! :eek:
Chuck
RD machine work, boring, porting, cranks and engine building.


Chuck 'SUPERTUNE' Quenzler III
Team Scream Racing LLC
1920 Sherwood St. STE A
Clearwater, FL. 33765
cqsupertune@tampabay.rr.com

triple1972

Rick F is going to give it a go this year and is helping me out get started! Will look into the Conti's. Thanks Chuck.

SUPERTUNE

RD machine work, boring, porting, cranks and engine building.


Chuck 'SUPERTUNE' Quenzler III
Team Scream Racing LLC
1920 Sherwood St. STE A
Clearwater, FL. 33765
cqsupertune@tampabay.rr.com

e30 gangsta

Looks like you can run that tire on the street too. Hmmmmmm.....

ukofumo

I think 100/90 for front is a bit "oversize"

front: 90/90 R18  -> Conti ClassicAttack   -   rear: 110/90 R18  -> Conti ClassicAttack
https://www.continental-tires.com/motorcycle/tires/motorcycle-tires/classic-classic-racing/conticlassicattack

triple1972

Sorry but the Continental site wasn't very helpful to me any prices or nearby dealers! Maybe my fault. The Avon's seem to be the popular among RD racers.

Yamaha 179

 Many of the Vintage RR light weight guys use Avons.  90/90 fronts and 110/80 rears are the preferred sized and while they are expensive they last a long time on light weight machines.  They are great both in the wet and dry.  I sell them.  lyn Garland, vintspclty@aol.com.
Lyn
PS:  We race on them too...