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Offline parq

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CB650 (1980) tire recommendations?
« on: November 12, 2021, 07:29:42 AM »
My friend who owns a CB650 1980 has asked about any tire recommendations.
The current set are from 2014   ::)  but in pretty good knick as in plenty of thread left but I can almost sense a flat spot on the rear.

The rims say 19xMT2.15 (front) and 18xMT2.15 (rear) stamped on them.

Options are probably limited but what would you recommend?
She's a fair weather/"warm" weather rider only.

btw the tires currently on are mixed:
rear 4.00-18,   front 100/90-19

And don't really care if the tread is classic or modern

and she asked for a wider rear, i guess mostly for styling points
« Last Edit: November 12, 2021, 08:54:26 AM by parq »

Offline bryanj

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Re: CB650 (1980) tire recommendations?
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2021, 07:31:33 AM »
Metzeller perfect me11 3.25x19 front me77 rear 3.75x18
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