BSA paratrooper bikes....

[ChadC]

hi,
I'm looking for 4 tires to finish off my BSA's. Does anyone have a recommendation on what fits and looks close to the original WD tires?
Thanks!
Chad

 

[Mercian]

Hi Chad,

sorry for the delay in replying, I've been away and only just seen this.

For some reason it's difficult finding good pictures of 'War Grade' parabike tyre tread, but here's a couple:

http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/attac...itish-bsa-folding-parabike-bsa-parabike-6.jpg

http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/attac...-tyres.jpg?s=10a17aac488ce2e9f0beb8dff5d0a508

Tyre size is 26" x 1 3/8". I've found these apparently correct size, and close tread pattern on Ebay. I've never bought them, so can't speak for the fit or quality.

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-5...0001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=311002109082

Possibly these;

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-5...0001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=112359138604

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-5...0001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=153023048304

I hope that helps. Let us know if you do buy them and they are suitable, others may have the same problem.

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[ChadC]

Thanks Adrian!
I appreciate the leads!

 

[bulldog1935]

Grand Bois in Japan also sells 650A tires and tubes, made for them by Panaracer

 

[ChadC]

I ended up using Raleigh Records...

 

[Mercian]

Hi Chad,

good choice, and Thanks for letting us know for future.

The bike looks nicely shod now.

Best Regards,

Adrian