Tyres Help

[Neilw]

I need to put some new tyres on the CB550 and wonder which ones are the best for my needs. As i'll only be doing a few hundred dry miles a year i don't want to spend loads, but i do want a comfortable ride.

I've looked back at previous posts, and some of the tyres mentioned are no longer available or are listed as NOS on ebay - which if they are old, I'm steering away from.

Any pointers welcome - I'll need new tubes and rim tape too, but I guess they will be easier to find.

I'm not bothered about keeping them period-looking, just something that will do the job.

[badger_eng]

I’ll have to replace the tyres on my CB550 as they are literally past their sell by date. That’s for next year tho.

I’ll be putting Michelin Classic Road’s on. I fitted them to my CX500 and they were great.

Not cheap, but nice and neutral steering.

[Bryanj]

Metzeller ME11, ME22 as the 33 no longer exists

[Johnwebley]

I use Metzler ME22 on my little bikes,work really good

Very tempted to fit them to the 500

At present it runs on Bridgestone BT46

3.25 front and a 4.00 rear,

Can't fault them



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[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I have Dunlop Gold Seal K70s, it was a combination of price and what was available, I have wider than standard rear rim.
They look the part, as always tyres are down to personal taste.
I avoided the unknown Chinese cheapies.
That said China is, I believe, the largest manufacturer of vehicle tyres in the world.

[Bryanj]

Or Continental RB2/K112 but you can only getvthe rear in 4.00x18

[Neilw]

Can I mix Tyre brands, front and back?  The problem I'm having is finding a brand that offers both front and rear in these sizes: F - 3.25-19 and R - 3.75-18.

I'm not experienced enough to know whether there is any wiggle room in the sizes or if I need to stick to the book.

[badger_eng]

Mixing brands is not the wisest of moves.

The wheel rim size (width) can accommodate a few different width tyres. That will help you choose.

Google wheel rim V tyre size options and you can then choose a pair that suit your budget and are matched by brand

[florence]

+1 on the Michelin Road Classics.  I have new on both wheels.  Bike used to tram line terribly on Avons.  Now with the Michelins, totally cured, corners effortlessly.

[Bryanj]

You can put a 4.00x18 on the rear no problem

[Neilw]

You can put a 4.00x18 on the rear no problem

ok, thanks

[Bryanj]

Metric to imperial chart

[Skoti]

I’ll have to replace the tyres on my CB550 as they are literally past their sell by date. That’s for next year tho.

I’ll be putting Michelin Classic Road’s on. I fitted them to my CX500 and they were great.

Not cheap, but nice and neutral steering.

Aye,
agree with you about the Michelin Classic, they also seem to be lasting me ages compared to other makes, although if you're fussy about looks they appear skinny and narrow compared to other tyres the same size.

 

[deltarider]

It seems not everyone is happy with Michelin Road Classic tyres... https://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,205545.msg2322954.html#msg2322954

[badger_eng]

And plenty of posters in the thread who are fine with them!

Quite normal for any review of tyres on any forum.

People asking for feedback on tyre makes me smile tbh.

All the major manufacturers make good tyres. They grip better (wet or dry) and last longer in like for like circumstances than they ever have.
The grip available is also better than most riders capability. The riders actions usually cause a crash and not the tyre.

Then we get into people loving a brand / type and others hating the brand / type.

There are so many variables involved - Rider / pillion weight, luggage, tyre pressures, tarmac type, temperature, suspension settings etc etc that what works for one rider won’t necessarily work the same for another using the same tyre in a different country, continent or riding style.

If you find a brand that suits your riding plans, style, cost and expected duration. I’d just stick with it.

All just my opinion of course but I’ve yet to have a tyre be the cause of my three crashes. Two were due to my ability and one was a suicidal pedestrian.