Topic: Where to buy tires online?

[CaptFatCat]

Where to buy tires online? 750K2.
Looking online for a good place to buy tires but Amazon only has a couple in my size.
My front is a 110/90x19 but thinking I'll go 1 size more narrow because my fender is a little close. My rear is a 130/90x18 I like that size.
Back in the day I ran the Dunlap Sport Elite and loved them. would like to find something cheaper.

Thanks Guys

[Bodi]

Seriously? You want me to google "motorcycle tires" for you?

[Stev-o]

Here!

https://lmgtfy.com/?q=100%2F90+x+19+motorcycle+tire&s=g

[seanbarney41]

Now I see... your screen name is because of your tires lol.  Those are wayyy too big.  Try using the correct size, 3.25x19f and 4.00x18 rear.  Then, at least your bike won't handle like a CaptFatCat

[rocket johnny]

try bike bandit

[MauiK3]

I got mine at Revzilla

[PeWe]

Agree about stock size on stock rims.
Front 3.25-19
Rear 4.0- 18

Rear look a little bit slim compared with 120/90-18 that becomes very flat when worn which will give really bad handling when leaning the bike just a little. Like an angry snake.

My 4.0 need to be replaced and did not got shorter life compared with wider tire. Longer use with better handling.
Bike has around 100whp.
The tires lived short with less displacement and 80whp too. My hobby is test runs of latest carb tuning which means a lot of wot
When OK time for changing carbs or exhaust and redo it.

I like Heidenau K36 rear and K44 front. Old style look, modern rubber. Perfect for a CB750.

My last rear in the 80's was Metzeler ME99 130/80-18.
I loved those tires. Back then as wide as possible. 3.50 front needed some force to put the wheel on.

[Korven]

Agree about stock size on stock rims.
Front 3.25-19
Rear 4.0- 18

Rear look a little bit slim compared with 120/90-18 that becomes very flat when worn which will give really bad handling when leaning the bike just a little. Like an angry snake.

My 4.0 need to be replaced and did not got shorter life compared with wider tire. Longer use with better handling.
Bike has around 100whp.
The tires lived short with less displacement and 80whp too. My hobby is test runs of latest carb tuning which means a lot of wot
When OK time for changing carbs or exhaust and redo it.

I like Heidenau K36 rear and K44 front. Old style look, modern rubber. Perfect for a CB750.

My last rear in the 80's was Metzeler ME99 130/80-18.
I loved those tires. Back then as wide as possible. 3.50 front needed some force to put the wheel on.

im picking myself between the ME77+ME11 and the pair of Heidenau you point above. same price. Not sure what to pick for my cb500 restoration.

[andy750]

I bought a BT-20 tire recently for my CB750K4 at 2Wheel - https://www.2wheel.com/ Great service and fast shipping. I found their prices very competitive.

Good luck
Andy

[low-side]

I use Dennis Kirk for my tire needs.  Good prices and fast shipping.  If you have aftermarket wheels that are wider than stock, those sizes might work well for you.  On stock wheels, they will be "pinched" and not have the right profile.  They likely won't be very stable in a straight line because they're riding on the peak of the pinch, and they will want to fall, rather than roll, into corners and it will only get worse as they wear.   

[Tracksnblades1]

Competition Accessories    In Ohio....  They've been in business since the 901 super digger....

Chaparral Motorsports       In California....  They tend to have the things I'm looking for lately.


Both are well staffed and always answers the phone and queries.....

[Don R]

 I tried asking a guy at Dennis Kirk about date codes on the tires I bought there. He insisted it didn't count until they are installed. I replied I'd say that too if I had a warehouse full of old tires. They were 6 months old and great.

[PeWe]

Agree about stock size on stock rims.
Front 3.25-19
Rear 4.0- 18

Rear look a little bit slim compared with 120/90-18 that becomes very flat when worn which will give really bad handling when leaning the bike just a little. Like an angry snake.

My 4.0 need to be replaced and did not got shorter life compared with wider tire. Longer use with better handling.
Bike has around 100whp.
The tires lived short with less displacement and 80whp too. My hobby is test runs of latest carb tuning which means a lot of wot
When OK time for changing carbs or exhaust and redo it.

I like Heidenau K36 rear and K44 front. Old style look, modern rubber. Perfect for a CB750.

My last rear in the 80's was Metzeler ME99 130/80-18.
I loved those tires. Back then as wide as possible. 3.50 front needed some force to put the wheel on.

im picking myself between the ME77+ME11 and the pair of Heidenau you point above. same price. Not sure what to pick for my cb500 restoration.

They look very similar. Try Heidenau. When rear is done, try ME-77.

I got an extra K36 yesterday from dackonline shipped to me. Ill see if they will charge me for that. Sonething wrong with their ordering system.

I have an extra rear wheel and wheel on my bike in need of new.

I ordered some Michelin tubes from 24MX when they had a sale.

[andy750]

PeWe did you get the Ultra thick Michelin tubes or standard? I have used the Ultra thick ones before and so far no punctures...although prob just luck more than anything. I have had at least 10 punctures (rear and front) in my moto life so try and prevent where possible.

cheers
Andy

[1976cb750f836]

I also use bike bandit for classic bike tires.
EBay for kids dirt tires.

[Korven]

Agree about stock size on stock rims.
Front 3.25-19
Rear 4.0- 18

Rear look a little bit slim compared with 120/90-18 that becomes very flat when worn which will give really bad handling when leaning the bike just a little. Like an angry snake.

My 4.0 need to be replaced and did not got shorter life compared with wider tire. Longer use with better handling.
Bike has around 100whp.
The tires lived short with less displacement and 80whp too. My hobby is test runs of latest carb tuning which means a lot of wot
When OK time for changing carbs or exhaust and redo it.

I like Heidenau K36 rear and K44 front. Old style look, modern rubber. Perfect for a CB750.

My last rear in the 80's was Metzeler ME99 130/80-18.
I loved those tires. Back then as wide as possible. 3.50 front needed some force to put the wheel on.

im picking myself between the ME77+ME11 and the pair of Heidenau you point above. same price. Not sure what to pick for my cb500 restoration.

They look very similar. Try Heidenau. When rear is done, try ME-77.

I got an extra K36 yesterday from dackonline shipped to me. Ill see if they will charge me for that. Sonething wrong with their ordering system.

I have an extra rear wheel and wheel on my bike in need of new.

I ordered some Michelin tubes from 24MX when they had a sale.

Yea i once got both of my tires wrong when shipped at dackonline but they replaced it without any trouble ofcourse. did you order newly?

[PeWe]

PeWe did you get the Ultra thick Michelin tubes or standard? I have used the Ultra thick ones before and so far no punctures...although prob just luck more than anything. I have had at least 10 punctures (rear and front) in my moto life so try and prevent where possible.

cheers
Andy

I ordered std. Ultra thick is even tougher to put inside the tire?

Front wheel was very tight with the 3.25 tire and guide the valve right thru the hole.

The punctured tubes I've got have been pinched when assemble due to too little air in tube when bending the last part of the tire to rim.
3" and 5" nails that said hello.

[PeWe]

Agree about stock size on stock rims.
Front 3.25-19
Rear 4.0- 18

Rear look a little bit slim compared with 120/90-18 that becomes very flat when worn which will give really bad handling when leaning the bike just a little. Like an angry snake.

My 4.0 need to be replaced and did not got shorter life compared with wider tire. Longer use with better handling.
Bike has around 100whp.
The tires lived short with less displacement and 80whp too. My hobby is test runs of latest carb tuning which means a lot of wot
When OK time for changing carbs or exhaust and redo it.

I like Heidenau K36 rear and K44 front. Old style look, modern rubber. Perfect for a CB750.

My last rear in the 80's was Metzeler ME99 130/80-18.
I loved those tires. Back then as wide as possible. 3.50 front needed some force to put the wheel on.

im picking myself between the ME77+ME11 and the pair of Heidenau you point above. same price. Not sure what to pick for my cb500 restoration.

They look very similar. Try Heidenau. When rear is done, try ME-77.

I got an extra K36 yesterday from dackonline shipped to me. Ill see if they will charge me for that. Sonething wrong with their ordering system.

I have an extra rear wheel and wheel on my bike in need of new.

I ordered some Michelin tubes from 24MX when they had a sale.

Yea i once got both of my tires wrong when shipped at dackonline but they replaced it without any trouble ofcourse. did you order newly?

This month.  OK for me.

[CB_Jeff]

I have also had good luck with 2wheel.com and ebay.  This is typically a good time to pick-up some deals as vendors are looking to clear-out 2019 stock.
Ebay can be good too.

[sixthwisconsin]

great prices here:

https://www.americanmototire.com/motorcycle-tire-sizes/

[tlbranth]

I'm a cheap bastard and for a long time I searched and searched for the best tire deals. ALWAYS, the best deal (don't forget shipping) was Here: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/motorcycle
I don't bother looking around anymore.

[goodtryer]

Looked around today for a new tire. Checked out the recommendations above.

Ended up ordering an Avon Speedmaster from American Moto Tire, delivered for less than $100. The guy called me to confirm the order, said it was shipping today.

So thanks for the info, Fellow SOHC4'ers...

[ekpent]

I have ordered from AMT also quite a long time ago. Back then their prices seemed very competitive.

[CaptFatCat]

How about the SHINKO 120/90-18 712R and Front 100/90-19 57H? any opinions on these Shinko tires?

[ekpent]

 At least one member here calls them Stinko. I know of another member who approves of the brand..

[evinrude7]

How about the SHINKO 120/90-18 712R and Front 100/90-19 57H? any opinions on these Shinko tires?

not a bad tire for the money.  they wear well.