07-31-2013, 03:03 AM
I had to buy a new tire at 387 miles because a nail in the "sea" area of my Bridgestone rear tire.The replacement was close to $185 and mounting of $36 when I brought the wheel into my Honda dealer.Looking back now I wish that I had gone with a 150/70 Avon Road Rider,perhaps not much cheaper but I really like that tire on my CBX.I do know that it is not a radial but I do not think that it will makes MUCH difference on the CB1100.On the front of my CBX I always use a Metzeler Lazertec which are great tires in dry and wet.
Over the years I have had some oversize tires on my CBX but that did not always improve the ride.On my CB1000 I have a 180/18 Avon on the rear and love them. The standard is 170 but could not get that size,only 160 or 180..The 150 tire is the biggest you could go on the CB1100 with the 4 inch rim.I will only go 1 size bigger if the standard size is not available in the tire I want.I do not care that much about mileage on the tire ,more the grip in dry and WET.
Over the years I have had some oversize tires on my CBX but that did not always improve the ride.On my CB1000 I have a 180/18 Avon on the rear and love them. The standard is 170 but could not get that size,only 160 or 180..The 150 tire is the biggest you could go on the CB1100 with the 4 inch rim.I will only go 1 size bigger if the standard size is not available in the tire I want.I do not care that much about mileage on the tire ,more the grip in dry and WET.