Metzeler Block C for a B31?

[Mike9]

Has anyone tried Metzeler Block C tyres on a B31?  My 59 B31 has a non standard 18inch back wheel, I can get matching Block C, 19 front and 18 rear. 

Other option is Dunlop K70 front and K82 rear, Dunlop have advised me that they are a suitable match.

Maybe I should bite the bullet and go back to standard with a 19inch rear rim?

[maroon1953]

Hi Mike9,

Metzeler Block C ist a good tyre (since some decades) .
But  a Dunlop Tyre looks more British?
I would use what you have or what has the best price.

Michael

[Mike9]

Thanks for your reply Michael.  I am considering changing to a 19inch rim on the back, but not sure if it warrants the expense.

[DAVE BRADY]

Hi,

How old is the tyre that you have?  Older ones tend to get hard and less grippy.

Dave.

[Mike9]

Thanks for your reply Dave,

Current tyres are front 3.25 X 19 Dunlop K70 Gold Seal and rear Avon SM Mk2 3.50 X 18 (size no longer available).  Both are ancient and have cracked walls, so need replacing ASAP.  If I keep the 18inch rear rim I would like to fit a 3.50 tyre.

Metzeler UK have been unable (and are not interested in finding out) to provide actual width of their Bloc C 3.5 X 18 tyre, where as Dunlop came back with all requested tech details for the K82.  The current rear 3.50 X 18 Avon has a 12mm clearance to the chain guard, so I need to be sure before I commit.