tire size question

lix · Post by **lix** » Mon May 14, 2012 10:12 am

Hi,

I'm going to buy a new set of tires for my cb72. My choice is the bridgestone bt45.
In the front I would use a 90/90.

Unfortunately they don't make the 3.00 size for the back. So I was wondering has anyone ever tried a 110/90 for the rear tire? I have measured the rear fender and I guess it would just fit in.

regards

Kristof

lix · Post by **lix** » Tue May 15, 2012 6:21 am

After some research I only found the avon roadrider am26 in a 100/90 rear version.

Dunlop, michelin, bridgestone has them but only for the front tire.

Are there other options? Avon, metzeler,... are not that easy to find here.

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Tue May 15, 2012 7:46 am

Lix,

I have used the Avon's on several bikes, and am very happy with them.

Davo

jensen · Post by **jensen** » Tue May 15, 2012 9:22 am

Hi,

Michelin M45, 3.00/18, 3,25/18 or 2,75/18. Price is around 50 Euro each.

Bridgestone BT45 : 90/90 front, 100/90 front and 110/80 or 110/90 rear, prices in the range of 100 euro each

I checked my bike and made the tire smaller with a grinder, I took off 4 mm per side, so the total with is 100 mm. Then it JUST fits in the rear mudguard.

I don't recommend this method, so I would go for the michelin rear / front, or 90/90 front Bridgestone and M45 rear.

I don't have any experiences with the avon's.

The BT45's are the best tires to use, but the Michelin isn't bad either (but not so good as the BT45's).,

I also have a CB72 with a 3,5/18 pirrelli rear tire. It fits, and measures 90 mm.

Jensen

lix · Post by **lix** » Tue May 15, 2012 9:40 am

I didn't saw the michelin m45! Thats a great tip Jensen. The avons look a bit more sportive than the m45.

I like the bt45 the most but grinding the rear is something I won't do. I'm not going to use two different brands so I'll go for the Michelins or the Avons.

regards

rwaelde · Post by **rwaelde** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:59 pm

I was wondering what tires you ended up with? I'm at the same crossroads right now, and need to make a choice.

jensey · Post by **jensey** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 1:26 am

As I remember it became the Michelins