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Rear tire decision for 78 cb750F

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Rockwork

Rear tire decision for 78 cb750F

Hey guys, what advantage/compromise is there by switching from a 130 to a 120 on the rear? When I got the bike 4 years ago it had 130/90H-18 on the rear, so that's what I've replaced it with and ridden up till now. But I'm finding these (130s) are harder to come by, so I'm looking at 120s. I'm only seeing the 130s available from Kenda, Shinko and IRC. Even the Bridgestone Spitfire which I bought 4 years ago is now only available in a 130 at J&P Cycles, which causes me concern about its freshness.

I'm used to the 130s and they look good, but if I switch to 120 it opens up options for the Perelli MT66 which I have on the front, or switch both back to the Bridgestone Spitfires. What do I compromise in going from 130 to 120 on the rear? Thanks for your input.

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Just 10mm on the width. Doubt you would even notice it.
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In reply to this post by Rockwork

Personally, after my experience with pirelli, I'd chuck them. But that's just me. Also going with that, I've had fine luck with shinko tires. I have the 712s on my cb and they have worked as good as any other tire I've had on it, wet/dry. The only gripe is the front tire groove, but that is with any tire. That groove likes to follow rain grooves in cement. Nothing bad, just weird feeling. When my rubbers wear out again, I will likely put on shinko again.

A bit of shinko fact. They are korean, not chinese as many erroneously believe. Their molds came from yokohama.

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Great guys, Shinko has the the 230 Tour Master in 130, so no diminution there and has great reviews, and I'm going for a front to match. Thank you for your counsel

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