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Offline Gears

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Tire Questions
« on: April 24, 2010, 10:23:11 AM »
Hi Guys,

I have a couple of questions about tires for my CB750 K5, that I couldn't find an answer for through the search.

1.) What are the stock rims sizes for my bike?

I have what I think are stock rims, a 19" front and an 18" rear(based on the rubber on there), but I just wanted to know for sure.


2.) Can you mount a tire meant for a 17" rim on an 18" rim?

I really like the Avon Distanzia (http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/distanzia). Okay it was pretty much love at first sight when I saw them at the NYC Motorcycle show. Problem is, the H/V rated tires only come in 17".


3.) What size Distanzia's do you think would be a good fit on my CB750?

I was leaning toward 110/80R19 front and 150/70R17 rear, both V rated.


4.) Final question. How do you choose a tube size?

Since I have spoked rims, I need to run tubes, but being younger guy, I've only ever dealt with tubeless tires, so I have no clue.


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Re: Tire Questions
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2010, 08:43:22 PM »
Stock tire sizes are:
front 3.25-19
rear 4.00-18

You can't run a 17" on an 18" rim

run the Distanza AM44 4.00 or 4.10 x 18 rear tire

Tube size is based on rim/tire size. The dealer will have them.
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