Avon roadrider 150mm tire. fitment on 78 LTD

Well my son managed to kill the rear tire on my 78 LTD running over a large electrical romex staple
The old Bridgestone 130 x 16 tire gave its all , but now its time to give it a Vikings burial.
I used to have a Pirelli Phantom 150 tire on the bike years ago and would like a new wider V rated tire on the Turbo bike, but so many new choices. Looking for some ideas and experiences the group may have on a V rated tire that gives great traction , and great cornering. Tire life is not a priority over performance and fit. Will also need a new front tire , V rated to match the new rear. Not wanting a drag racing only tire with square corners as the bike is used mainly for performance cruising. Front tire size is limited by the fender on the LTD to a 100/ x 19 size , but would like another 150 if the new design tires will fit , or will go with a 140 x 16 if that's all I can fit.
What say you ???? Avon , Pirelli, Shinko ???? others ??
Thanks in advance
Dave

Bike has stock frame , swingarm and 630 chain

i have metzler me 880's on my z1r front and rear 100/19 front 190/17 rear.
also have the same tires on my road king in a 130/16 front and 150/16 rear.
the z1r handles beautifully.
and the road king handles less like a pig :whistle: .
or better than with dunlops or michelins.

i wouldn't be afraid of any of the brands you mentioned tho.

leon

531blackbanshee wrote: i have metzler me 880's on my z1r front and rear 100/19 front 190/17 rear.
also have the same tires on my road king in a 130/16 front and 150/16 rear.
the z1r handles beautifully.
and the road king handles less like a pig :whistle: .
or better than with dunlops or michelins.

i wouldn't be afraid of any of the brands you mentioned tho.

leon

Thanks Leon.
Mostly wondering do you know if a 150 will fit without hitting my chain. As different brands sizes can vary a little in actual size . Safe money is on a 140, but miss my old Pirelli Phantom in 150 size but unsure if tires currently available will fit in a 150
Thanks Dave

140 is the largest i have ever squeezed in a stock kz swingarm.
you know me if i wanted a 150 in there i would buy one and make it fit.either by grinding the side of the tire down with a 4 inch grinder or notching and welding my arm up. :evil:
but that's just me. :whistle:
sorry to be of no more help sir.

leon

i have a 150/80/16 on my 81 ltd 1000 little over 3/16 between 630 chain and tire i removed chain guard so it wouldnt rub but w a little grinding would fit looks and handles great its a dunlop 404

Well back to reality. :woohoo:
After careful research, measuring, and consideration I am going with Avon AM 26 Roadriders.

Rear size which is Avon MT 90/90/16 which is slightly wider than my Battlax 45 130/90/16

Front tire will be Avon 100/90/19

Don't feel like making the 150 fit as in Avon the 150 is over 6 inches wide, so chain clearance would be nill and they don't offer a 140

Winter Project! Do the GS 1100 suzuki aluminum swingarm with 3/8 offset sprockets. Nice classy upgrade. I extended a stock swing arm 3" put a Dunlop 150 on a 4" Hog wheel. Burried this thing away for 5 years so far. Someday it will be worth something.

Ordered new skins at J and P Cycle

Real good pricing for next 2 days.

And since I mentioned Craig ( TRI ) I got even more off LMAO :lol:

Tires will be here in 2 or 3 days :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

ordered similar combo for my kz1000 g1 but the front is 110 instead of 100, They arrive today...


I you ever go to the 150 path please share so others (like me) can follow you

th00r wrote: ordered similar combo for my kz1000 g1 but the front is 110 instead of 100, They arrive today...


I you ever go to the 150 path please share so others (like me) can follow you

Like was suggested, When I do get a new swingarm , I will load it with a 150 or larger tire. But for now the MT 90 made the most sense

I run a 150 70 18 on a stock setup. There is about 1/4 or less using a 630 chain. Chain doesn't hit ever tire and fits perfect.