TLR - Got any advice on tire choices for a C10 with 17inch wheels? I don't even know where to start.
I have a deal pending on a late model C10 with the 17 inch wheel conversion already done. I'd like to be ready to pull the trigger on some new rubber for her once she arrives (waiting till the tires are bare before ordering new ones sure does have an impact on how much riding you get to do before the new tires arrive... ask me how I know!).
I had a 97 C10 a decade ago and since then I've forgotten most of what I knew about tires then. I recall folks running Michelin Pilot GTs (that was what I put on before I sold the bike) as well as Avons (I ran through a few sets of those too). Pilots lasted longer but weren't as grippy and the Avons were solid but didn't last long. That's all I recall.
I understand that with 17inch wheels, I have a new world open to me - which puts me into analysis paralysis. It was much easier to choose when options were limited. As far as what type riding I do - I tend to lean more towards the Blue Ridge Parkway without traffic rather than Deals Gap. I live in GA and ride 12 months out of the year. Plan on doing some long distance stuff and some camping (I ride solo but will need to carry gear). I'm a delicate flower, weighing in just shy of 300lbs.
Thanks in advance for any direction you can point me!
I have a deal pending on a late model C10 with the 17 inch wheel conversion already done. I'd like to be ready to pull the trigger on some new rubber for her once she arrives (waiting till the tires are bare before ordering new ones sure does have an impact on how much riding you get to do before the new tires arrive... ask me how I know!).
I had a 97 C10 a decade ago and since then I've forgotten most of what I knew about tires then. I recall folks running Michelin Pilot GTs (that was what I put on before I sold the bike) as well as Avons (I ran through a few sets of those too). Pilots lasted longer but weren't as grippy and the Avons were solid but didn't last long. That's all I recall.
I understand that with 17inch wheels, I have a new world open to me - which puts me into analysis paralysis. It was much easier to choose when options were limited. As far as what type riding I do - I tend to lean more towards the Blue Ridge Parkway without traffic rather than Deals Gap. I live in GA and ride 12 months out of the year. Plan on doing some long distance stuff and some camping (I ride solo but will need to carry gear). I'm a delicate flower, weighing in just shy of 300lbs.
Thanks in advance for any direction you can point me!