The Knowledge - Velocette Owners Club

has very crude looking dimples, so take care. Further details on the rims can be found via the link
below. www.central-wheel.co.uk/cwc/rims.html
L #463 For my 1952 MAC rigid documentation say front and rear tyre both 3.25 x 19. My front tyre
is Metzeler Perfect ME 11 - 3.25 x 19. My rear tyre is Avon Roadrunner 90/90 H 19 - 3.60 H 19. I was
informed that it could be difficult to get the rear tyre homologated in Germany. Is there any information
/ documentation available about my rear tyre size being eligible?.
#471 From the German representation of Avon Tyres I got confirmation that the "old" tyre size
3.00/3.25 corresponds with the actual specification 3.60 (or 90/90 in Metric). So they have sent a
certificate to me saying that the tyre 3.60-19 is the right application for a Velocette MAC.
L #547 I was wondering what would be some appropriate tires for my Venom. I'm looking for
something a little more modern than what was originally used.
#548 You can't get any better than a good set of TT 100's they were good enough for the TT they will
give you everything you want with the venom.
#549 I'm a Dunlop fan for the moderns, but on the Velos there is nothing better than Avons,
Speedmaster II front and Roadrunner Universal on the back. They are made in the old molds but of
modern compounds. They wear out very quickly (