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Lambretta Scooters are special when it comes to tyre fitment. Lambrettas have the benefit to be able to change tyre sizes and wheel rim widths to customise handling and performance.

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Best Tyre Combination for Lambretta


1. I like to sling my scooter around corners what is best?

The 3.50:10 Paceman is a full Race spec tyre made from a super soft compound and is ideal for front and rear fitment.

This tyre is suited to be used on the front as it has excellent grip and prevents front wheel wash out, along with full grip and slide control on the rear.

Don't expect the Paceman tyre to give high mileage on the rear because of its soft compound.

If you require a longer lasting tyre on the rear then use a combination of a Raceman 3.50:10 or 100/90:10 or 100/80:10 with a 350:10 Paceman on the front.

For riders wanting to race around in wet conditions then use the Weatherman, these have a soft compound and grip designed to shread water in corners.

2. What is the best Schwalbe tyre?

This all depends on you and the type of riding you do.

A scooter used for two up riding or carrying a heavy load may require a harder compound tyre. i:e the Classic or Powertrack.

A scooter used for all round riding and fast cornering may require a slightly softer tyre. i:e the Raceman or Weatherman.

And a scooter used for racing around corners will require a soft grip tyre. i:e the Paceman.

3. I just sit in a straight line for high miles and don't really race around corners, what is best for me?

Use a combination of these set ups:

  1. Front and rear 3.50:10, we would recommend the classic tread tyres.
  2. Front and rear 100/80:10, we would recommend the powertrack or raceman tyres.
  3. Front and rear 100/90:10, we would recommend the powertrack or raceman tyres.
  4. Front 3.50:10, Rear 100/80:10 or 100/90:10, we would recommend a combination of raceman tyres.
4. I like to go fast in straight lines and into corners, what is the best set up?

Use a combination of these set ups:

    1. Front and rear, 3.50:10, we would recommend the paceman or raceman tyres.
    2. Front 3.50:10 and Rear 100/80:10 or 100/90:10, we would recommend the raceman tyres or a combination of the paceman on the front and a raceman on the rear.


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