Super Baldz are no good. Get another brand. Welcome to the site. For tires I would suggest: http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Categories.bok?category=Michelin+Tire+Detail
First Welcome to the site from another former Lancasteronian. I just want to say I think it's great you Honor your family member by riding. Hope to see you out there one day. What's up with the brakes? Any idea?