Tyres for CB77

mcconnellfrance · Post by **mcconnellfrance** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 3:58 pm

Thanks everyone who responded to my question on tyres. In the end I have purchased Michelin M45s as they had a good assessment. I will not fit them until spring time and will let you know how they feel.

Thanks again.

Gordon McConnell

jambretta · Post by **jambretta** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 12:54 pm

So how did the M45 Michelins work out?

Anyone since used the Continental ContoGo tires?

mcconnellfrance · Post by **mcconnellfrance** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:53 pm

Hi Jambretta,

I have had the Micjelin M45s on all last year and I am pleased with them. Previously, I had a Chinese ribbed tyre on the front. The M45 vastly improved the feel of the steering, much more precise. Grip seems fine although I am not Mike Hailwood and do not deliberately ride in the wet (but hard to avoid living in Scotland).
They do not look authentic for a CB77 so some may not like them from that point of view. If you are not bothered about that aspect, I can recommend them.

GMcC

jambretta · Post by **jambretta** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:29 pm

Thanks for your input. Given how infrequently I ride, I am going to try out the Continental ContiGo! tires. They cost 40% less than the M45s. Like the Michelin M45's they have a modern tread pattern. But unlike the M45, the pattern is more street-like (serpentine grooves), compared to interlocking blocks of rubber. I'll let you know how they work out after the June 2017 Moto Melee in California.

http://www.continental-tires.com/motorc ... otorcycles

DJM · Post by **DJM** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 3:44 pm

When I built my CB77 a couple of years ago I fitted Heidenau tyres in the correct 2.75" and 3.00" sizes. They have close to period style tread patterns too, rear is very close, front is ribbed with a block pattern on the very edges. Very happy with both looks and performance although I think the rear one is wearing quite quickly.

I'll check out the type numbers and post them tomorrow, would post images too but I've never figured out how. tried a couple of times without success!

RCP_Espresso · Post by **RCP_Espresso** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 4:30 pm

I just ordered Avon Roadrider AM26's

Front: 90/90-18

Rear: 110/90-18

granted, I'm not on stock rims/hubs

rudino · Post by **rudino** » Wed Jun 07, 2017 1:31 am

I had a set of Continental ContiGo. Good grip under all weather conditions. Haven't had any scary moments with these tires. Bought them because of the price I got at 4wheelonline|Motorcycle & Truck Parts. I would recommend this Conti tire.