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500 Tyres - Recommendation
SteveW:
I have a 4.25 rear in my 550. Fitted by previous owner.
Going to go back to 4.0 when I replace.
JezzaPeach:
I have TT100 Roadmaster 3.60x19 on the front and 4.10x18 rear (I have a feeling the numbers don’t correspond exactly to inches which is a bit confusing if correct). They have a period look.
They are a more normal rounder profile than the old TT100s which I had in the 70s.
Those used to lose their profile as the prominent V shape wore down.
Mine now seem to handle very well. I certainly won’t be getting both sides down like I used to!
Back then we tried Roadrunners which weren’t very forgiving but I’m sure technology is very different for the current Avons. My favourite, not around now I fear, were Michelin PZ2 front M45 rear, which I am indebted to!
Trigger:
All mine are black and round. Don't like those white wall tyres and if i fit a 4.00 x 18, i like to use a 2.15 rim ;)
flatfour:
I use TT100 in 4.10 sizes both front and rear for the CB500/4, as we did in the 1970's. Although I fit TT100's to most of the old bikes, the CB750 came with a Metzeler Perfect and Metzeler Lasertec combination which I have since replaced with the same, and these also feel good.
In my view, both types of tyre will outperform the suspension and frame on the 1970's bikes, so I am happy with either.
I did once ride a 1970 CB750 with modern tyres on it and to me, it was quite horrible! It just felt all out of sorts, although the owner thought it was fine so I suppose it really comes down to personal choice, as in so many things.
Erny:
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--- Quote from: philward on October 01, 2020, 10:17:03 PM ---Cant see 3.25 x 19 and 3.50 x 18 on the Avon chart
https://www.avontyres.com/en-gb/tyres/roadrider
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Check Roadrider 2.
I use a 4.00 rear
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Seems Avon changed their product lineup recently, now they do 3.25x19 and 4x18 as Roadrider 2: https://www.avontyres.com/en-gb/tyres/roadrider-mkii?cartype=motorcycle
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