CST, or Cheng Shin Tire, is the world’s largest bike tyre manufacturer with a product range that spans a vast range of vehicles including classic motorcycles.

This C117 Universal block pattern tyre is suitable for both front and rear motorcycle fitment, but is probably best used as a block rear tyre in combination with a ribbed front tyre on classic bikes that used this layout in period. Its design is a pastiche of classic trad and sidewall styles, and so it looks appropriate on a wide range of classic motorcycles. It is available in a number of sizes intended for lighter bikes from the period.

This 275-19 Cheng Shin C117 Universal crossply motorcycle tyre is an ideal fit for: AJS 7R; Ariel LH; BSA C10L, Bantam; Royal Enfield RE2, Ensign, Prince; Suzuki TS125; Triumph Terrier.