Topic: Tire Question

[zombeegrant]

Hi, I'm looking for some new Tires for my 77 CB550 and some of the ones that catch my eye, dont seem to have a size for the rear that will fit. I have heard that some front tires can be fit to the rear, but how would I go about finding out? Bridgestone S11 Spitfire's are one example?
Any info is appreciated!

Thanks

[acejcl]

They do make the rear S11 Spitfire that will fit the 550s: http://www.bikebandit.com/bridgestone-spitfire-s11-motorcycle-tire

This shop has more 18" size options: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/28/396/6018/ITEM/Bridgestone-S11-Spitfire-Sport-Touring-Blackwall-Rear-Tire.aspx?SiteID=Google_PLA396&WT.mc_ID=10012&esvt=0-GOUSC&esvadt=9-0-3886819-1&esvaid=30548&zmam=88421133&zmas=1&zmac=45&zmap=268898&kw={keyword}&gclid=CNS80oTo6rICFYaDQgodyzoAgQ

[bjbuchanan]

try denniskirk.com I have a 750 but i know they had a lot of choices for the spitfires that i bought. I got them very recent so its not old news. Make sure you get rear specific for those tires bc they "aren't" interchangeable

[zombeegrant]

Thanks guys.
BJ, how are you liking those tires?

[bjbuchanan]

I actually just rode it for the first time tonight so I can't say too much but they have a good rep

Its like a good middle of the road. You get watershedding abilities, decent contact patch, good grip and good price

its a good all around tire, not some road ripping 9 grand on the tach at all times, balls out knee scraper but a good tire

[RFogelsong]

I've put the s11 spitfires on my 550k about 6 months ago and they're definitely a great "bang for your buck" tire. Highly recommended.