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no, just that radial tires generally handle and wear better.
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Thank you. I too prefer radials but never owned them on something resembling a motorcycle.
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there actually are radials for MC's now, but they really are a modified radial. (never used them) We had an EML conversion sidecar on our 1200 which had a different set of wheels and we had radial car tires all around. Like the M3W, a sidecar does not lean. Went from wearing out tires every 6-8k to 30+k
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So that must mean less scrubbing with radials and more silence when cornering. Good to know.
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What was the reason that Morgan picked the 19” wheels over the much more common 18” wheels? Just to be different, or to get a diameter that would allow for a more stiff (less lateral flex) tire? Probably aesthetics rather than any good technical reason.
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well I have received the excelsior V (closed out at $85 from coker). The date on the tires indicate they are 14 years old  It is obvious they were well stored but my recommendation would be DO NOT BUY
Last edited by rcmatt; 18/04/19 09:34 PM.
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What tubes work with Excelsior H tires?
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I believe OEMs are Blockley. Can I get a set of tubes from Coker Tire?
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well I am still peeved that COKER sent me 14 year old tires.... they will never have my business again!!!!!!!!!
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