Topic: Cb500 K2 - TIRE SIZE

[malxerr]

Hi Bikers,
Currently my CB500 four K2 Front tire size, is 100/90 19 while rear tire is 120/90 18.
Are they the correct size according to specification?
Regards

[Kenzo1979]

Yes, that’s correct. 

[HondaMan]

You will find that with the 120/90 height rear tire, the bike will lean a LOT more over the sidestand, making it pretty unstable. If you go with an 80-profile tire in the 110/80x18 and a corresponding 100/80x1819 front, it will sit on the sidestand far better, not wanting to fall over when something is strapped onto the seat (like a knapsack).

(Fixed typo on front tire diameter.  )

[Little_Phil]

110/90 (4.33"] is sufficient and best for rear. Bike was originally fitted with 3.00" front and 3.25" rear with 100% profile.

[Deltarider]

[...] Bike was originally fitted with 3.00" front and 3.25" rear with 100% profile.

Sorry to correct you: front tyre originally was: 3.25-19. The rear was 3.50-18 and later models had 3.75-18. The 3.75 is hard to find, but all CB500/550 rear rims will also accept: 400-18.

[Little_Phil]

You're right...it's an age thing. And 4.25/85 was commonly fitted on the rear if I can get that right.