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

Bias vs. Radial Motorcycle Tires | Dunlop Motorcycle 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

Bias vs. Radial Motorcycle Tires | Dunlop Motorcycle 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/showth...;pid=213405&highlight=Scrambler#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

 

[SportsterDoc]

https://www.tiresplus.com/tires/tire-buying-guide/tire-speed-rating/

 

[jedd_imp]

here's the STR 150/70-r18 tire mounted

i won't be installing the rear wheel until after my big riding trip, but
here's what it should look like....

 

[Sparky80_imp]

that looks like a pretty aggressive street tire. Bummer they don't make more in that size. Would be nice to have a little bit taller tire that is meant for the 4" rim.
Maybe time to update the registration on the bike too?

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Going offroad jedd?

 

[jedd_imp]

....not as much as i'd like, but hopefully this will change moving forward...

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

....not as much as i'd like, but hopefully this will change moving forward...

Gonna think about any offroad-like tires?

Convert the CB1100 into a scrambler configuration?

 

[jedd_imp]

For offroad like tires for the rear,
whatever's avail for the adv bikes (in 150/70-18)
will fit the cb's 18 x 4 rim & clear the swingarm.

I'm not looking to convert my cb into a scrambler, just wanted a tire to keep me going when the pavement ends.
This STR tire is working out great so far.

 

[Whoops]

....not as much as i'd like, but hopefully this will change moving forward...

Gonna think about any offroad-like tires?

Convert the CB1100 into a scrambler configuration?

Gonna think about any offroad-like tires?

Convert the CB1100 into a scrambler configuration?
That makes me cringe for your chrome headers. :-/