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New Tires - White Dog_imp - 05-30-2017
Had a heck of a time finding a pair of matching tires for my CB1100 Std. I wanted same brand, same model tire and radials. Only thing found was a pair of Metzeler Road Tec Z8 M spec, reasonably priced at Revzilla, so I bought them. I only need the front tire right away, as the Dunlop (Dunflop) OEM is cupping badly on the left side only. Dunflop doesn't have the D205s anymore and showed no listing for my tire sizes. I'm not sure I would buy them, even if I were to find them. I've never had good success with that brand.
RE: New Tires - LongRanger_imp - 05-30-2017
Next time, try Chaparral (on-line). They have the OE Bridgestone BT54's.
RE: New Tires - TCinNC_imp - 05-31-2017
http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=727&products_id=5952&osCsid=5cef8edecbe7bd9b8712ac13f193ab16
You can find your matching Metzler front tire here for $107.89 plus free shipping. I just realized you need the rear tire, they have it here also, for $139, I just ordered one.
RE: New Tires - White Dog_imp - 05-31-2017
(05-31-2017, 01:30 AM)TCinNC_imp Wrote: http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=727&products_id=5952&osCsid=5cef8edecbe7bd9b8712ac13f193ab16Yes, I saw those but the prices were about the same, plus HondaParts ships from FL. Chaparal is in CA. Not sure about AMT.
You can find your matching Metzler front tire here for $107.89 plus free shipping. I just realized you need the rear tire, they have it here also, for $139, I just ordered one.
Chaparal showed the Bridgestones as OEM for 2013 models. Wonder why Honda put Dunflops on the 2014?
RE: New Tires - Cormanus - 05-31-2017
Honda put either Dunlop or Bridgestone on the 2010-2014 bikes.
RE: New Tires - White Dog_imp - 05-31-2017
(05-31-2017, 07:59 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: Honda put either Dunlop or Bridgestone on the 2010-2014 bikes.
Just my luck! I got the crumbs off the table.
New Tires - Cormanus - 05-31-2017
I'm pretty sure mine had Dunlop tyres originally. They were OK. Can't get them in Australia now; nor the Bridgestone BT54s. I've been using Michelin PR3s and loving them even if the rear is slightly oversize.
RE: New Tires - Rolls_imp - 05-31-2017
(05-30-2017, 11:23 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Next time, try Chaparral (on-line). They have the OE Bridgestone BT54's.
+1. The BT54 is a good all around tire. It's kinda nice to have the luxury of keeping the factory sizes. To my way of thinking, if you deviate, have a good reason and be prepared to accept any trade offs.
RE: New Tires - White Dog_imp - 06-01-2017
Looking at the width of the front forks, there is plenty of room for a wider tire than 110. Might look for a 120 x 18 x 18 next time, if it is even made for a street bike. Wider tire = better stability.
RE: New Tires - LongRanger_imp - 06-01-2017
(06-01-2017, 12:56 AM)White Dog_imp Wrote: Looking at the width of the front forks, there is plenty of room for a wider tire than 110. Might look for a 120 x 18 x 18 next time, if it is even made for a street bike. Wider tire = better stability.That's true, but narrower tire = easier turn-in and better responsiveness and agility. I guess it all depends on what you're after.