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Offline Can550

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Opinion needed on Duro tyres for my CB550k
« on: March 22, 2017, 08:45:53 PM »
Looking to buy both tyres, would not want to spend a lot as bike will not be used much. Riding season of being no more than 4 moths here in Ontario and travelling it leaves me with not much riding between two scoots.

I have seen some tyres called Duro, anyone used these? rating seams to be 5*
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Re: Opinion needed on Duro tyres for my CB550k
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2017, 09:08:33 PM »
Not really a favorite here.

Shinko are the cheapest yokohama tire you can get.

Bridgestone s11's are $120/ea and worth it.
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Re: Opinion needed on Duro tyres for my CB550k
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2017, 03:43:57 AM »
 They are a cheap tire, look good if the bike is for a quick sale. I have used them on a 750 and the rear wore out very quickly. If I remember at that time a front and rear was around $80.00 for the pair.
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Re: Opinion needed on Duro tyres for my CB550k
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2017, 03:51:19 AM »
What size? There are plenty of cheaper tires that are decent.


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Re: Opinion needed on Duro tyres for my CB550k
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2017, 05:50:20 AM »
For my cb550k 1976
Front is (I assume) 3.25"-19" and rear 3.75"-18"


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Re: Opinion needed on Duro tyres for my CB550k
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2017, 06:59:25 AM »
Duro = CCC  [cheap chinese crap]  IRC is a good budget tire and made in Japan.

Dunlop, Avon and Bridgestone [BT45] are all excellent tires.

I just bought a Continental for my Kaw, looks great but was disappointed to find out they are now made in Korea [originally made in Germany]
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Re: Opinion needed on Duro tyres for my CB550k
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2017, 10:25:17 AM »
I am very loyal to Continental for many years for all my cars. Have not had any chance to have them on bikes every before. I normally replaced bike tyres at Harley dealer (dont even recall which brand). Will look for Contis here in Ontario for my CB. Thanks for directions.
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Re: Opinion needed on Duro tyres for my CB550k
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2017, 10:35:27 AM »
Quote from: Can550 on March 23, 2017, 05:50:20 AM
For my cb550k 1976
Front is (I assume) 3.25"-19" and rear 3.75"-18"


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I have pirellis on my 550 with a 19" and 18". Great tires.


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Re: Opinion needed on Duro tyres for my CB550k
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2017, 10:47:15 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on March 23, 2017, 06:59:25 AM
Duro = CCC  [cheap chinese crap]  IRC is a good budget tire and made in Japan.

Dunlop, Avon and Bridgestone [BT45] are all excellent tires.

I just bought a Continental for my Kaw, looks great but was disappointed to find out they are now made in Korea [originally made in Germany]

CCC  ;D

I just purchased some Contis for my new project.  Nice sticky performance tires.  I didn't know they were now made in Korea. 

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Re: Opinion needed on Duro tyres for my CB550k
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2017, 04:02:13 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on March 23, 2017, 10:47:15 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on March 23, 2017, 06:59:25 AM
Duro = CCC  [cheap chinese crap]  IRC is a good budget tire and made in Japan.

Dunlop, Avon and Bridgestone [BT45] are all excellent tires.

I just bought a Continental for my Kaw, looks great but was disappointed to find out they are now made in Korea [originally made in Germany]

CCC  ;D

I just purchased some Contis for my new project.  Nice sticky performance tires.  I didn't know they were now made in Korea. 



I didnt know either til I looked on the sidewall!  But I bought the Conti-Twin...
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Re: Opinion needed on Duro tyres for my CB550k
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2017, 05:05:49 AM »
 Hopefully not North Korea Steve. That Kim is "One wild and crazy guy " !!  ;D
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Re: Opinion needed on Duro tyres for my CB550k
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2017, 06:39:45 AM »
Quote from: ekpent on March 24, 2017, 05:05:49 AM
Hopefully not North Korea Steve. That Kim is "One wild and crazy guy " !!  ;D

Funny!
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Re: Opinion needed on Duro tyres for my CB550k
« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2017, 07:01:19 AM »
Ha ha


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