Tan skin amber gum wall tyres?

[grey-beard]

I'm looking for some retro looking tyres to fit to a retro bike so that I can actually use it. New 26" tan walls seem hard to come by, I have all black tyres, schwalbes etc, but tan walls would just look nicer wouldn't they.
A general purpose off road tyre would be ideal.
The halo h block tyre is available, but it's a dirt jump tyre really and doesn't offer a lot of cornering grip!
Any recommendations would be much appreciated.
Thanks.

 

[jimo746]

Rider T1. Here...
Schwalbe Billy Bonkers Here...
Panaracer Smoke/Dart Classic Here...

 

[grey-beard]

Thanks, I'd been looking today and only really found the Halo and a Schwalbe nobby nic, but they're £60 each! I think the classic smaoke dart combo has got to be the one.

 

[grey-beard]

Although I've just checked and they only have the smoke in stock, the dart is black only.

 

[TreaderSteve]

This nice chap still has a few pairs - I got myself a pair the other week - smart. One pair of Taiga left from the same seller https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253177968216?hash=item3af2953658:g:SrYAAOSwpbRZ4b~S

 

[grey-beard]

Thanks for the advice.
I'm a little concerned about riding 30 year old tyres, hard?
Tredz have dart and smoke on order.
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Panaracer-Dart-Classic-Folding-Tyre_205888.htmNot really a bad price either, for a brand new tyre, I think I'll go with these and just wait.

 

[TreaderSteve]

Nope, beautifully soft

 

[grey-beard]

Really? So they're as good as new? I might give them a go then. I can't find any info on the tyre though.

 

[TreaderSteve]

They seemed as good as new yes, and that price is not to be baulked at. I'm trying to get a pair of the 'Manta' ones from him to pop in the shed before they all sell out....

 

[grey-beard]

I've just ordered a pair of the VITTORIA DUELL 26X2,125. You're right, they are a good price, even with postage to the UK.