1983 26" Hutchinson ATB tyres

[Tootyred]

Ive got a pair of Hutchinson 26" tyres from a bike from 83 i had a while back. They have been hanging in the workshop and tbh, im not sure if I should chuck them or not .

They are not cracked on the treads, but the side walls are pretty dry. Tread is very good.

I personally wouldn't ride them too far or hard, but knowing older period tyres are hard to get, im not sure if they might not be worth it for somebody with an early wall hanger or someone wanting period correct.

Obviously post nearly a tenner first off.

So are they worth a shot or just tip them?

 

[Tsundere]

They don't look bad at all from the pics, I'm sure someone would have a use for them. Rubber from that era is pretty rare.

 

[Tootyred]

Theres also an 84 pair of Michelins too hanging with them! But the treads quite cracked on those...

 

[27motorhead]

I'd ride them! AND I'd crash riding them!

100% someone would use them. I don't have an early enough build for them, otherwise I'd be PMing you right now!

 

[Tootyred]

Maybe im over cautious! I did try pumping them up on spare wheels and they seem pretty sound tbh.

 

[27motorhead]

Maybe im over cautious! I did try pumping them up on spare wheels and they seem pretty sound tbh.

They look to be fine, I'd ridden/raced on worse! Obviously not the best used for fast/knarly riding, but they will still be more than capable.

As @Tsundere said, this period/age of tyre is becoming harder to come across.

 

[Tootyred]

Any idea on $

Not worth much to me, but "shed pennies" all help keep the projects going round!

 

[Tootyred]

And round.....and round.....

 

[27motorhead]

Not sure on price in all honesty. Feels like they'd work well on some 80s cruisers and BMX market is stronger than MTB's at the moment.

You always price things to sell, but guess start at £30/40 posted and be prepared to drop them. As always, these will be perfect for someone, they just need to know they are for sale on RetroBike!

 

[Tsundere]

I'd go for £30 posted and see what happens.