Hello

 

I have a part restored Alpina, the wheels are with Central Wheel Components for rebuilding and it's time to make a choice on tyres.

 

Previous posts will confirm I am a 'newbie' to motorcycle renovation/restoration! Previous projects have been limited to classic '80s Italian bicycles!

 

My part restored Alpina came with a chunky pair of new Maxxis Cross IT Pro tyres, they look great! Quoted as  street legal on the Maxxis website.

 

The frame/engine number is B - 8503578

 

I think the bike was an export to USA and has ended up back in the UK.

 

It has the high mount 'moto cross' style front mudguard/fender.

 

Can anyone help with advice on tyres, I want to keep this project as close to original as possible.

 

Any advice /comments/suggestions welcome, thanks.

 

Regards

 

Jeremy

http://www.motoguapa.com/BULTACO/BULTACO%20ARCHIVOS/Alpina/Bultaco%20Alpina%20Mod%2085%20-%2099%20r.jpg

 

This shows what the original tyres on an M85 look like

I also have a partly restored Alpina. (Other projects keep getting in the way!) Mine is a later model than yours being a model 166 from 1976. When purchased it came with a pair of motocross style knobblies not unlike the factory photo link already posted.

 

My bike is being restored to ride long distance trials and also a bit of green laneing.

 

I have a Frontera that is currently fitted with FIM legal Enduro tyres. These can cause damage to green lanes and also are best described as interesting on wet paved roads as I suspect the amount of rubber in actual contact is minimal. also wear rather rapid on the road.

 

I am not looking for ultimate Trials grip and also want the tyres to have a reasonable road use life so do not want any of the soft compounds and also want a tyre that is road legal. I have gone for a set of good old fashioned Pirelli MT43 Trials tyres. In my opinion also look better. They were also standard fit on the Sherpa's back in the day.

 

Stuart

Thank you both for your comments, the MT43's make sense but I think I'll go with some Maxxis Maxx Cross IT Pro's until I scare myself in the wet on the road! They'll look great with the Moto X style front mudguard!