Billie_imp
Running like a top
Thread starter
Know it's kind of early for this, but come on spring.
New Tires?
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jimgl3_imp
Been there
Finally, a REAL tire worthy of discussion...doing they work for the CB1100?pdedse_imp said:
asking for a friend
Yes! They are working very well for me. 110/90-18 front and 150/70-18 rear. I like these sizes better than the oem sizes.
Aussieflyer
Been there
After 11,000 enjoyable kilometres together it was time to move on from my Metzeler Z8s. The front was worn however the rear had plenty of rubber. The rear has been running on a temporary mushroom plug for 8,000 kms so I didn’t mind replacing it before it’s worn out ...
Traditional last dance before changing rubber:
Out with the old:
In with the new:
The new Dunlop Roadsmart 4 is available (in Australia) in standard sizes 110/80x18 and 140/70x18. The advertising makes the usual claims of more grip, more miles, and quicker steering ... I just liked the look of the nice round profile and deep sipes / thick tread. Front tyre appears to be slightly smaller diameter compared to the Z8 and the rear is slightly larger diameter - that would contribute to the claimed quicker steering.
Our first date this evening, a short 120kms to scrub them in. We don’t trust each other 100% just yet but I think there’s potential for a solid relationship after we spend some more time together.
Traditional last dance before changing rubber:
Out with the old:
In with the new:
The new Dunlop Roadsmart 4 is available (in Australia) in standard sizes 110/80x18 and 140/70x18. The advertising makes the usual claims of more grip, more miles, and quicker steering ... I just liked the look of the nice round profile and deep sipes / thick tread. Front tyre appears to be slightly smaller diameter compared to the Z8 and the rear is slightly larger diameter - that would contribute to the claimed quicker steering.
Our first date this evening, a short 120kms to scrub them in. We don’t trust each other 100% just yet but I think there’s potential for a solid relationship after we spend some more time together.
the Ferret
Road warrior
New tires are so nice
peterbaron
Road warrior
Good report, thanks 
I may need replacement of mine in late spring
I may need replacement of mine in late spring
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Hmm, yummy new rubber treads.
peterbaron
Road warrior
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Dunlop Rebate Center - cool.
Charlie Bravo_imp
Road warrior
Shinks are not made in the right size, and the BS Battleax line are all backordered. I'll be ridin' the Suzi more, I guess.
jimgl3_imp
Been there
tires made in USA and we can't get them, but they are in Australia... go figure!
not to mention they just all together abandoned our oem tires!
not to mention they just all together abandoned our oem tires!
jimgl3_imp
Been there
don't recall what thread I was in, but I promised photos of the Shinko's in 150/70 and 110/90, so here they are. Again, I really like the way they fit the spaces. To me they fill the spaces better, without going to large...
Charlie Bravo_imp
Road warrior
Tried to order these from Dennis Kirk - did not go well, couldn't get to the dang cart!
Tried to order these Shinkos from Revzilla. No have the rear in 18 in. WTH?
Tried to order these Shinkos from Revzilla. No have the rear in 18 in. WTH?
I got 15k miles out of my stock tires BUT It took me longer than it should have to realize how badly warped the front tire was. The center line had a bubble every other inch lol.
I pushed those tires to the absolute limit.
I ended up going with the Metzler road techs and like them. They have they mathematical "Pie" symbol as the tread in the tires. So far they felt great for the bit of riding it got out of them last season.
I got them from bikebandit and had them in like 3 days.
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I pushed those tires to the absolute limit.
I ended up going with the Metzler road techs and like them. They have they mathematical "Pie" symbol as the tread in the tires. So far they felt great for the bit of riding it got out of them last season.
I got them from bikebandit and had them in like 3 days.
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