Tire Options for our CB1100

[Pauley]

I recently switched from the Metzeler Z8 tires to the Bridgestone T32. Radials, stock sizes. A little grippier than the Z8s. I like them.

@Pauley, going from any old tire to any new tire will most likely make the new one (after run-in) "feel" grippier, don't you think ?

@Pauley, going from any old tire to any new tire will most likely make the new one (after run-in) "feel" grippier, don't you think ? My frame of reference is overall after "scrub in". The T32s are better performers. Just feel more confident with the grip.

I recently switched from the Metzeler Z8 tires to the Bridgestone T32. Radials, stock sizes. A little grippier than the Z8s. I like them.

Whats your riding habits like? Deep twisties? Hard cornering? Id have to look and see if the t32 comes in the oversized profiles of 120/70 and 160/60 because the stock sizes are too narrow for me. Id run out of contact patch and it would limit my lean angle significantly.

Whats your riding habits like? Deep twisties? Hard cornering? Id have to look and see if the t32 comes in the oversized profiles of 120/70 and 160/60 because the stock sizes are too narrow for me. Id run out of contact patch and it would limit my lean angle significantly.
I do a lot of deep twisties with hard cornering and my tire wear patterns reflect that. One of my regular rides: from my house to the top of Mt Diablo a few times a week - 13 miles up from the park entrance and 13 miles down on a very twisty road.

Looks like the Bridgestone T32s come in 120 70 18 and 160 60 18 in addition to 110 80 18 and 140 70 18 stock. I prefer the stock tire profiles.