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Title: What tyres?
Post by: Golfcarmad on March 20, 2019, 04:33:47 PM

Hi
Today she ran for first time.all seems well.i have comstars(for now) which I quite like.need tyres.read some old posts,thought I would ask current opinion.my rims are F: 1.85x19. R:1.85x18
All opinions appreciated.stickiness and ride ability more important than original looking.thanks Paul

Title: Re: What tyres?
Post by: Johnwebley on March 20, 2019, 04:43:58 PM

   I prefer Avon Roadrider AM26.


   they grip well,wet and dry,give a secure feeling,also seems to help the handling

Title: Re: What tyres?
Post by: Golfcarmad on March 20, 2019, 04:52:30 PM

Thanks what sizes did you choose could you have gone wider.

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Post by: kevski on March 20, 2019, 05:48:11 PM

I use road riders, size wise better sticking to the size wheels were made for.

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Post by: Arch stanton on March 20, 2019, 07:53:45 PM

Apparently. There is a real shortage of tyres in classic sizes at the moment.

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Post by: Rob62 on March 20, 2019, 08:01:51 PM

BT45’s

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Post by: flatfour on March 21, 2019, 08:19:18 AM

I've used TT100's since the 1970's and still use them now, although the CB750 has Metzeler fitted (replaced one rear since buying it 8,000 miles ago) and they seem fine to me as well.

Title: Re: What tyres?
Post by: taysidedragon on March 23, 2019, 12:32:22 PM

I use Avon Roadriders on mine, standard sizes. Your front Comstar is bigger diameter than the standard 18in  so that might give a tight clearance on the mudguard.
If you go wider on the rear tyre there is very little clearance at the swingarm and chain.
Measure carefully before you commit.

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Post by: Dave487 on March 29, 2019, 08:13:41 PM

I fitted Avon Roadriders on my 400 a couple of years ago and found them to be ok although I don't tend to go out when it's wet. I've just fitted Roadriders to the CX500 I'm currently restoring which has Comstars.