Modern but vintage looking tires for motorized bike?

[Alienbaby17]

I know a (sort of) similar thread was posted a few years ago but I’m hoping there might be new information now.

I‘m in the process of rebuilding a late 40’s Whizzer. I want tires that look vintage but I don’t want to use 70 year old tires on this thing for safety reasons. I have used the Royal Chain repros on a bike and liked the look of them but was hoping for something a bit more aggressive looking. Are there any modern vintage looking tires out there besides the Royal Chains?

Thanks,
Jay

 

[GiovanniLiCalsi]

I know a (sort of) similar thread was posted a few years ago but I’m hoping there might be new information now.

I‘m in the process of rebuilding a late 40’s Whizzer. I want tires that look vintage but I don’t want to use 70 year old tires on this thing for safety reasons. I have used the Royal Chain repros on a bike and liked the look of them but was hoping for something a bit more aggressive looking. Are there any modern vintage looking tires out there besides the Royal Chains?

Thanks,
Jay

Continental RetroRides

 

[Tim the Skid]

I don't know if they have a "vintage" look, but this is a decent tire for Whizzers. They were made for electric bikes and are a little wider.(2.50)

 

[Tim the Skid]

Here's some on ebay http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=193477733654

 

[kunzog]

A lot of guys use whitewalls but I think there are too much for a Whizzer. On my last build I used gumwalls, brick pattern tread.

 

[Alienbaby17]

Thanks for the tip!

Continental RetroRides

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I like the look of those Continentals but think I’m leaning more towards an all black tire right now. I do have an early bike that I think a pair of the cream ones would look nice on.

 

[Alienbaby17]

I don't know if they have a "vintage" look, but this is a decent tire for Whizzers. They were made for electric bikes and are a little wider.(2.50)
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These look pretty good! I guess considering E-bike options might be a smart move.

The real question is would 2.5“ tires fit on a standard Whizzer? I’d hate to buy a pair and have them not work.

 

[bricycle]

These look pretty good! I guess considering E-bike options might be a smart move.

The real question is would 2.5“ tires fit on a standard Whizzer? I’d hate to buy a pair and have them not work.

Those look very retro, and I would think they would fit