Tiddler Tyres

[kent400]

The little CB160 I have uses a 250-18 tyre on the front and 275-18 on the rear. It seems there are few options for a 250-18, Heidenau, Duro, Cheng Shin and Anlas. There's far more options for 275-18.I know a few members have 'Tiddlers' who might have some experience of the tyre makes above.

At the moment it has Golden Boy tyres, yes I know sounds like an oriental takeaway and a google search came up with a takeaway in Horncastle. I fitted the tyres when I restored the bike and needed to get the bike on the wheels quickly and were all I could find locally but I've always be uneasy about them.  Added to that they are about 10 years old now but have only covered 1000 or so miles.

Might consider a 275 on the front also but not too sure that would leave sufficient clearance between the guard stays mounted on the forks but I suppose there's some reason why a wider profile tyre is fitted on front and rear. 

[Trigger]

There are also Cougar and Mitas in that size, nice and soft also cheap 

[Johnwebley]

My RD125 uses 2,75f and 3,00R.
They are tiny.But grip ok.
I use Avons
The CB200 will have the same

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[Laverda Dave]

Ah, the CB160  , my first ever bike. It was of 1966 vintage and I bought it when I was 16 in 1978 and had to wait 3 months before my 17th birthday before I could ride it. Lots of good memories of that bike, I'd love another .
The 160 was followed 2 years later by a CB200 I bought from an undertaker and it was painted black although I'm sure he didn't use it as part of his businesses!
Good luck with the tyres, I had a SM on the 160 because it was cheap!!🙄

[adespin]

I have used Heidenau and had no problems with them, they are a German company and probably of higher quality than the other tyres you listed.

[AshimotoK0]

I have used Heidenau and had no problems with them, they are a German company and probably of higher quality than the other tyres you listed.

+1 on Heidenau   ..I was told by the CB72/77 gurus to fit them

[Arch stanton]

I find Pirelli city demon, s to be exellent
In all conditions.
I also get good mileage. They also have quite a period look to them.
I have them on my Yas1, Cb175, T250, & T500.
Sean.

[Nurse Julie]

I had / have City Demons on my CB400/4. They were ok when they were brand new but after a while I went off them with a passion. On the front it picked up every ridge and rut in the road and wondered all over the place. I changed it for a cheap chinese ribbed very soft compound tyre and the road holding is exceptional and suits my style of riding. The rear city demon is now getting low on tread and I will find something different to use this time but i like a harder compound on the back.

[kent400]

Thanks for all the replies and I think I'll go with Heidenau. New tubes and rim tapes as I've no idea who old they are. Well I owned it for the bike for 46 years and don't ever recall replacing them so I think it's about time! Runs well but I do feel a little venerable on a low powered bike now. Anyway added a couple of images of it, might bring back a few memories for the older members.   

[AshimotoK0]

Thanks for all the replies and I think I'll go with Heidenau. New tubes and rim tapes as I've no idea who old they are. Well I owned it for the bike for 46 years and don't ever recall replacing them so I think it's about time! Runs well but I do feel a little venerable on a low powered bike now. Anyway added a couple of images of it, might bring back a few memories for the older members.

Lovely condition Peter .. Had one in 1975 EYP 605C. Weird seat on that model lots of springs on the underside as I remember.

[MarkCR750]

Great looking bike, well done for hanging onto it all those years !

[petermigreen]

What a beauty and thanks for sharing. I think it shows dedication to keep a vehicle that long. Well done!


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[Nurse Julie]

That's lovely Peter.

[paul G]

Great looking bike Pete

[kent400]

Yes Ash, about 20 extension springs and two conical ones on the seat frame. Must have been expensive to produce and far more than a pan, and foam one. Can't say it's that comfortable, probably not too bad for a young arse but not so great for an old one and 50 miles is about the limit. Seat was restored by R.K. Leighton a long time ago and has stood the test of time.