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Old 06-22-13 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SirMike1983
Kenda model K803 in 37-590 is the closest I can think of. Most you see are the basic 1960s-70s type tread with the smooth center and herringbone edges. The 803 seems more like this tread.
http://www.biketiresdirect.com/produ...6x1-3-8-37-590
That's a copy of Specialized's NIMBUS tread from back around 1990~1991, which in turn somwhat borrowed from a 1980's Metzeler motorcycle front tire's tread.
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