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mysterious_rider
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PostPosted: 10:04 - 03 Apr 2015    Post subject: weird tyre sizes, need tyres. Halp! Reply with quote
hello guys, got myself a cb1000 with weird tyre sizes, didnt realise it'd be this much of an issue to get rubber. Shocked all I can find is the cobra tyres for sale which are horrible.

120/70-18 front
170/60-18 rear (currently running 180 rear though so has leeway).

On my zzr I was running these maxxis sport tyres, £80 a pop and really grippy. This bike isnt so good for choice. Crying or Very sad

I'd like brands along the lines of maxxis, michelin, continental, if possible.

Any help is great! Cheers guys!
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PostPosted: 10:24 - 03 Apr 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Oponeo.co.uk have got a decent selection for the front but only a Bridgestone BT54 for the back.
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PostPosted: 10:36 - 03 Apr 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is it possible to swap wheels to something with more choice?
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PostPosted: 19:35 - 06 Apr 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Are we talking an old cb1000 or a newer one?

Might be worth looking into 17" conversions, cbr1000 rims maybe
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PostPosted: 20:09 - 06 Apr 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
My TDM has a 120/70/18, I've never had trouble getting rubber.

Currently have a PR3 had a Sportsmax before and Angel ST's before that.
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