150/70-18 tire selection

[casey66_imp]

thinking about this size for a new rear tire. seems like they are bias ply instead of radial. does that matter? I see Battlax bt46 and Metzeler ME888 in this size. Any more suggestion ?

[SportsterDoc]

You may find this of interest

https://www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com/ab...cle-tires/

[casey66_imp]

I also found an Avon AV92 in this size. It is V speed rated and the others are H if that matters.

[SportsterDoc]

I would not replace a radial tire with a bias tire.
Despite the Dunlop link in the previous post, I have no clue as to why Triumph puts a bias on the front and a radial on the rear of the Street Twin, Street Cup, Street Scrambler, Bonneville T100, Bonneville T120, but not the Thruxton.

Speed ratings:
U 124 MPH
H 130
V 149
W 168

[casey66_imp]

You may find this of interest

https://www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com/ab...cle-tires/

Thank you ! good read...not sure where are bikes fall into those categories. Seems like either will work.

[jedd_imp]

I''m about to replace my metz z8 interact rear tire w/ a 150/70-r18 Pirelli Rally STR tire. it also comes in 110/80-r18 front tire

[SportsterDoc]

I''m about to replace my metz z8 interact rear tire w/ a 150/70-r18 Pirelli Rally STR tire. it also comes in 110/80-r18 front tire

I was quite pleased with scrambler tires on my CB, behaved well even in deep pea gravel.

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....#pid213405

I am planning on Metzler Tourance for my Street Twin, probably at 7,000 to 9,000 miles. Currently 4900 miles in 4 months.

[Houtman_imp]

I''m about to replace my metz z8 interact rear tire w/ a 150/70-r18 Pirelli Rally STR tire. it also comes in 110/80-r18 front tire

Do look at the Continental Trail Attack tires as well , I have them on my bikes and really like them. (90/10 road /trail )

[dave]

Hi Doc, enjoyed the Dunlop article, thanks.

Many sport bikes today will exceed 168 mph top speed; what rating comes after "W"?

Speed ratings:
U 124 MPH
H 130
V 149
W 168
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[tod.branko_imp]

Y 186mph

Z/ZR 149+mph

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed