Rear wheel swap

[Dickey]

Originally Posted by mrlmd1

It's a lot easier to touch up the paint every once in a while if you have to, instead of undertaking what you are about to do and then see how it rides.

I agree but it also wouldn't be what I want.


WW, the new tire is a vintage tread setup which has no front or rear bias like modern tires. The change will likely put the handling of the bike on par with typical fair made 50+ years ago. Having a vintage style tire up front dramatically adjusted the handling characteristics of the bike and I expect there will be a similar, albeit lesser, change when I do the rear.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by Dickey

I agree but it also wouldn't be what I want.


WW, the new tire is a vintage tread setup which has no front or rear bias like modern tires. The change will likely put the handling of the bike on par with typical fair made 50+ years ago. Having a vintage style tire up front dramatically adjusted the handling characteristics of the bike and I expect there will be a similar, albeit lesser, change when I do the rear.

Good that you are already aware of changing the handling characteristics. :2tup: You may want to experiment with tire pressures to get the most out of the tires.