TV cable brakes/ tyres?

Keeping the stock configuration, but my flat clean disc could do with a skim and fresh pads.
Any opinions on pads? The TV will be a occasional weekend run-out scooter, nothing more.
In my other interests, usually the most expensive ones are the best. Is this so?
Is reverse-pull really worth it? Back in '67 I had this on my TV3 175 and it worked ok rather than great. World was a different place then though.
To tyres, I want white walls BUT with the minimum of white, more white band, classic tread look, standard size.
Again, are the most expensive the best? I am thinking to fit 'winter' tyres and use them all year round for wet grip, or is this stupid?
Bit of guidance needed as usual please.
Graham.
Bit like this:

Any opinions on pads? The TV will be a occasional weekend run-out scooter, nothing more.
In my other interests, usually the most expensive ones are the best. Is this so?
Is reverse-pull really worth it? Back in '67 I had this on my TV3 175 and it worked ok rather than great. World was a different place then though.
To tyres, I want white walls BUT with the minimum of white, more white band, classic tread look, standard size.
Again, are the most expensive the best? I am thinking to fit 'winter' tyres and use them all year round for wet grip, or is this stupid?
Bit of guidance needed as usual please.
Graham.
Bit like this:
