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Old 12-07-14, 09:01 AM
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What does it say on your tires?

Now that I have your attention, it's been mentioned here that "billboarding" on modern bikes is one reason people like the subtle class of C&V.
I've noticed that some tire companies like to tell you all about it, on the tire. Show us some examples?

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Printed:Vittoria Corsa Evo-CX 21-28" Press 8-14 BAR Corespun K Kevlar Casing 290TPI Kevlar Si0 3D Compound
Raised lettering: Made in Thailand



Good grief, Charlie Brown...

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Old 12-07-14, 09:19 AM
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I think that's one reason I like those yellow jersey tubulars as they don't have much print on them and look nice on older bikes. I stead of using newer tubulars which need to have everything about them and stick right out.
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Originally Posted by Henry III
I think that's one reason I like those yellow jersey tubulars as they don't have much print on them and look nice on older bikes. I stead of using newer tubulars which need to have everything about them and stick right out.
I agree.
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I agree, too. I always liked the little Continental orange bar. If you were close enough to read it, it had better be your​ bike.
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
I always liked the little Continental orange bar. If you were close enough to read it, it had better be your​ bike.
It's on my bike.



a goto tire for me - needs wet & dry ability.
not too pricey.
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Just this (picture stolen from Scrod's website):



I agree on the minimal labelling. All of the other info is tastefully molded into the sidewall.
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These are pretty minimal as for as tires go.

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No ink but raised on white.

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OK, I'll admit. Not a fan of lengthy or overly done company logo tires on classic bikes. Silly me but have marked out some black walls using a Sharpie.
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Found this in my '42 Roadmaster;
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Found this in my '42 Roadmaster;
whoa. At first I read that as "war turf". Like, "if you're looking at this... it'd better be your bike."
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I must admit that I don't really care what is written on the tire as long as I can find the size and pressure ratings.
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Originally Posted by jethin
whoa. At first I read that as "war turf". Like, "if you're looking at this... it'd better be your bike."
That's what I thought, too! Just now figured it out. (1942 was a big clue.)
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I think the older Schwinn tubes said "Tractor" on them.
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Yeah, billboarding is a good word for it, and it has gotten out of hand. Your Vittoria has a lot of words, but they are not garishly arranged. There are much worse these days.
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I have one tire that has raised lettering that reads "700 x 28c 28.622." Silkscreeened onto the same tire is "27 x 1 1/8 28.630"
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Originally Posted by crank_addict
OK, I'll admit. Not a fan of lengthy or overly done company logo tires on classic bikes. Silly me but have marked out some black walls using a Sharpie.
Sort of the opposite of OCD, but in reverse.
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^^chuckling, I think that sums it up rather well.

Here's how it happens. I have this SS with too large of frame but I like the components, wheel's, etc.. Basically was a loaner bike for guest but it sits more than used so I plan to strip it this Winter and use the trimmings for a long hauler bike build. I don't know anything about the freaky labeled Forte 700-35c rubber but they're like new and offer a nice ride. What the heck is in the middle of the label anyways? Wherever they end up, they will be blacked out.




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I like these- I was afraid to actually ride them- but they're cool.



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Originally Posted by rhm
I have one tire that has raised lettering that reads "700 x 28c 28.622." Silkscreeened onto the same tire is "27 x 1 1/8 28.630"
For those Campy high low flange hubs
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