Best WLA Repro Tire?

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Re: Best WLA Repro Tire?

Post by David V » Fri May 20, 2016 1:49 pm

A great tyre. May not look like the originals but if you ride a lot, it's a good choice.
I know this tyre is good on hard surfaces as I used to have them on my BSAs and Triumphs but even the square Avons probably work on grass.
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Re: Best WLA Repro Tire?

Post by John Neuenburg » Fri May 20, 2016 10:54 pm

nitpicker wrote:Hi John,

I can only see one of your pictures; but from what I can see (in addition to your description), do you think these could be retreads?
I re-linked the photos, hope they turn out.

Retreading seems to be the answer. I didn't think of retreads and didn't know this was done to motorcycle tires. This explains the stencils being cut off. Interesting they survived the retreading process! I have a set of hybrids!
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