Help Choosing Tires

[stelber1987]

Yes we were not given Whitewalls as an option yet a clear winner ! Standard old school type though.
They will “pop” (not the best word choice for tires lol) yet not take away from the vintage machine. Lots of Brown Rusty bikes rolling on WW’s for you to get a feel.

Maybe WW’s it will be lol but plain black and white or a different color the red and white is kinda growing on me

 

[stelber1987]

Staying with standard equipment is cool.

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Where would I find a good set?

 

[aziel]

If it were up to me, I'd put cream-colored tires on it. They're so bright they make you focus on the entire bike and its patina.
The other colors make the color become part of the bike and take away that attractive vintage feel.
My recommendation is that if you already have them, try both colors and choose the ones you like best.
In the end, it's your decision.
You have a very cool bike!!

 

[GTs58]

Where would I find a good set?

I wasn't referring to originals. But here's some and not marked sold.

Wards Riverside Mate 26x2.125 Whitewall Tires | Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera

Pair of Wards Riverside Mate, 26x2.125. Recommended for low-pressure display only. These are kinda crusty and need cleaned. One is nicer than the other. Freshly removed from my 1940 Hawthorne American. $35 plus shipping in the lower-48.

thecabe.com

 

[stelber1987]

If it were up to me, I'd put cream-colored tires on it. They're so bright they make you focus on the entire bike and its patina.
The other colors make the color become part of the bike and take away that attractive vintage feel.
My recommendation is that if you already have them, try both colors and choose the ones you like best.
In the end, it's your decision.
You have a very cool bike!!

Too many damn decisions I’m torn

Thank you and yea it’s the best one I’ve owned yet

 

[stelber1987]

I wasn't referring to originals. But here's some and not marked sold.

Wards Riverside Mate 26x2.125 Whitewall Tires | Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera

Pair of Wards Riverside Mate, 26x2.125. Recommended for low-pressure display only. These are kinda crusty and need cleaned. One is nicer than the other. Freshly removed from my 1940 Hawthorne American. $35 plus shipping in the lower-48.

thecabe.com

Thanks for the offer but I’m gonna pass

 

[Porkchop & Applesauce]

Is this a bike that’s going to be riden a lot? Is the wife riding it? The fat franks made it much more enjoyable for my wife

 

[stelber1987]

Is this a bike that’s going to be riden a lot? Is the wife riding it? The fat franks made it much more enjoyable for

Is this a bike that’s going to be riden a lot? Is the wife riding it? The fat franks made it much more enjoyable for my wife

It may ride it but I’m 6’2 pushing 300lbs so idk it may be more of a wall hanger or car show type of thing

 

[Porkchop & Applesauce]

I have these Electra diamond treads on my 46

 

[Porkchop & Applesauce]

It may ride it but I’m 6’2 pushing 300lbs so idk it may be more of a wall hanger or car show type of thing

Hands down the fat franks then