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MIKE550/4:
honda cb550 k3

hi all

can you guys recommend a set of modern day  tyres to go for , plus what i should be paying roughly ?

thanks

matthewmosse:
I prefer classic Avons for the 500 myself. Avon SM MK2 is my preffered rear tyre, Mostly as it's quite square in profile and I have a likng for sidecars but also superb in solo format (had one on my bmwr80rt(solo) and was rock solid even in snowy conditions. Made my bmw hating mate quite inpressed going round roundabouts on pillion when he saw how far it would lean. (very far indeed apparently - footpegs touching down) I could also slide the back end out with a downchange on one particular hairpin allowing me to corner stupidly fast compared to my mates bikes. I had Avon Roadrunners at the front which just fitted but had to go on deflated to get past the caliper bolts. both the cb550 and bmw handled very well in all weathers with that tyre combo. They arten't modern but with space so limmited not much modern rubber will fit without messing. I almost always run part worns to save money but when needed a pair of new Avons normally comes in at

Bryanj:
Handling Dunlop TT100 but the rear wont last

Original look Metzeler or Continentals

Prices vary wildly but try googling Central Tyre

UK Pete:
I put these on my F2, and i am really impressed, they give me real confidence around corners








Pete

UKROBK7:
I wanted "modern rubber" for my 750 and my wheel rebuilder recommended Avon Roadriders , he said he had never had any problems with them and they rode great.  I contacted Avon for their recommended fitment size ( they have a different profile to the original tyres) for the K7 and they replied straight away.

Rob

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