Second owner of 84 year-old NSU
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05-10-22, 09:03 PM
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05-10-22, 10:04 PM
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Edit, did find the name. They are called beaded edge tyres in most English dialects.
Unfortunately, I think there's nothing to be had stateside due to the prevalence of the "single-tube" bike tires in the US market before they went to the regular wired-on design sometime in the '30s. You can read more about that here.
Just out of curiosity, are the beads on the original tires flexible? Or are they wire beads?
Edit, found out they are built-up with cord but have no wire.
Maybe the 630 (27") are the best way to go if they sorta fit and aren't blowing off the rim!
This was fun to search about. Looks like there are some on alibaba (cheap product and shipping!), but you have to buy a thousand. I'll keep looking for a cheaper-shipped overseas source. Or maybe Canada? Mexico?
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05-11-22, 08:16 AM
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05-13-22, 10:12 AM
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Huh, OK, so I found some more stuff out.
However, I found this:
https://classic-cycle.com/search?sSearch=beaded+edge
https://classic-cycle.com/wheel-and-...res-28-x-1-1/2
These seem like the actual thing! Unfortunately, shipping is about 80 EUR It's a piece of history you've got there.
However, I found this:
https://classic-cycle.com/search?sSearch=beaded+edge
https://classic-cycle.com/wheel-and-...res-28-x-1-1/2
These seem like the actual thing! Unfortunately, shipping is about 80 EUR It's a piece of history you've got there.
05-20-22, 01:25 AM
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Strong Walker
The factory is still there and producing Audi A4/5, A6/7 and the A8 line. Neckarsulm has an NSU museum as well: https://demomu.de/
Last edited by martl; 05-20-22 at 01:30 AM.
