Re: Need tires

Posted by Thorby on Oct 04, 2012; 4:00pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Need-tires-tp4030257p4030303.html

If you read my post, it's a combination of looks and handling.  Also, if you compare the tire stickers you'll see that the fatter tire will carry a heavier load which you should consider if you want to fully load your bike with gear and a passenger.

kigsby wrote

Thanks for all the info.   I was thinking of just using the original sizes - 100/90/19 Front, 110/90/18 Rear.  I was looking at the Shinko 712/777, Bridgestone Spitfires and Bridgestone Battlax BT45.   The only one that comes in the 110 Rear size are the Shinko's.   Is there really a big difference in a 110 vs a 120 in the rear?  Why go to a bigger tire?   Is it strickly for looks?    I think I prefer the Bridgestones, but if I go to a 120 the Spitfires are rated H (130mph) and the Battlax are rated V (149mph)  I doubt I would come close to either speeds but is one better than the other for any other reasons like wear or performance?