Tire Options for our CB1100

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I saw another post that the kenda cruiser in our rear size is on sale. (I actually LOVED the handling of the kenda cruisers on my Xj600 secas).

When I check on my bike in the garage it seems I have developed a really slow leak. I have to top it off like every 3 weeks.

Can't find a puncture anywhere and I have changed the valve core.

Thinking about grabbing the kenda to throw on the rear but I'm not huge on having a Metzler on the front and Kenda on the rear since I've always changed at the same time and matched the tire models. (no front tire in our size from kenda AFAIK).

Any feedback on issues or not running different tire models? Hoping I can start riding again soon I'd be taking it easy for a while anyways.

I really wanted to go up a size on the rear but its hard to argue with a $100 tire for the rear right now.



2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

I'm running a Kenda K671 in back and a Pirelli Angel GT in front, both in stock OEM sizes. Previously it had a Bridgestone T54 on the back, and the original stock Dunlop was still on the front.

Since I never had matching tires, I can't comment as to whether or not it's better. If I could have gotten the Pirellis both in the correct size, or the Kendas both in the correct size, I would have, but that wasnt an option and I needed tires.

I noticed that the bike "turns in" differently than before, but it's not bad, just slightly different,. I'm not sure if the difference is caused by the Pirelli front or Kenda rear. The Pirelli looks more like the Dunlop that it replaced, while the Kenda looks flatter with a more aggressive tread pattern compared to the Bridgestone it replaced.

I noticed the Pirelli GT Angel is on sale this week too. I paid $160 for mine, now they're down to $120.

I think buying fresh well known brands with a warranty in the sizes specified for the bike is a safe bet.

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