Topic: cb400f rim & tire size

[cgarbe]

Hey guys,

so I have a cb400f that needs new rims. I'm going to buy a set of Excel Takasago 18" x 2.15. I want to run 4.0 tires in the rear and 3.0 tires in the front. Will the 2.15 rim handle a 3.0 tire? What is the max/min the 2.15 rim will hold?

Thanks!
Chris

[Powderman]

The 3" tire will be wider at the rim making the crown less and the 4" is the last size up you can go on the rear.

[cgarbe]

thank you Powderman. I saw a similar chart but wasn't sure how accurate it was.

[cgarbe]

I might go with a 3.50 on the front and 4.00 on the rear instead.

[Powderman]

If you haven't bought the rims yet I would opt for a 2.5" rear rim. Too wide of a tire on a skinny rim makes it crown more leaving less tire patch for grip on the ground.

[cgarbe]

I already ordered two 2.15 x 18"  Excel Takasago Rims. I'm gonna go 4.0 in the rear and 3.5 in the front.

[jjnord]

post pics when you have them on!

I'm trying to figure out new tires and rims right now for my 76' CB750f.

[cgarbe]

jjnord...will do! I just sent them to Buchanan's on Friday so they should receive them on Wednesday and maybe I will get them back the following week.

[Stev-o]

If you haven't bought the rims yet I would opt for a 2.5" rear rim.

+1.  Would look much better with a wider rim on the rear.  Getting stainless spokes?

[goldarrow]

If you haven't bought the rims yet I would opt for a 2.5" rear rim.

+1.  Would look much better with Henry Abe rims on the front and rear.

FTFY

[Stev-o]

If you haven't bought the rims yet I would opt for a 2.5" rear rim.

+1.  Would look much better with Henry Abe rims on the front and rear.

FTFY

In your opinion Gold Dude!

[cgarbe]

Yep! Stainless Spokes