slumlord
10-03-2009, 09:00 PM
Well, we all know how foolish it is to ride on tires that were OEM on a 1974 bike, so I finally got serious about trying to find a good set of tires. Two local dealers, Honda and Suzuki pretty much told me that Chinese tires were pretty much my only option. I had been frustrated for some time in going online because even if I did find a premium front tire in 3.00 x 18 [90/90 18] there was no way I could get a matched set even If I were willing to go 110/90 18 to replicate the 3.50 x 18 on the rear.
Long story short, this website above gave me some premium tire choices,although the rear michelin was out of stock. I called customer service and the guy found me 4 different choices --2 "asian" and 2 premium. with several other standard quality tires available. I decided on Avon Roadrider with tubes,and rim strips included it was a touch over $200 even with sales tax for Ohio included. Best thing about it was the internet sales guy gave me the option to pick up the tires[20 mile trip] and he had the invoice waiting for me. The internet price I paid was $40.00 less than the in store price
I also discussed with him the need to be able to type in a size of tire and get the choices of tire to show up on the website and he said that they were working on that very issue. Anyway this site had more choices of tires for my vintage cb360. than any other website, and the Avons were not that much higher than Chinese tires at the motorcycle store. Mount and balance are available for $20 a tire at the Dayton warehouse. I also like the fact that the slightly oversize metric tires can be returned in case the rear is too wide for the CB 360. I will post back later and inform you guys about the rear fitment issue
Long story short, this website above gave me some premium tire choices,although the rear michelin was out of stock. I called customer service and the guy found me 4 different choices --2 "asian" and 2 premium. with several other standard quality tires available. I decided on Avon Roadrider with tubes,and rim strips included it was a touch over $200 even with sales tax for Ohio included. Best thing about it was the internet sales guy gave me the option to pick up the tires[20 mile trip] and he had the invoice waiting for me. The internet price I paid was $40.00 less than the in store price
I also discussed with him the need to be able to type in a size of tire and get the choices of tire to show up on the website and he said that they were working on that very issue. Anyway this site had more choices of tires for my vintage cb360. than any other website, and the Avons were not that much higher than Chinese tires at the motorcycle store. Mount and balance are available for $20 a tire at the Dayton warehouse. I also like the fact that the slightly oversize metric tires can be returned in case the rear is too wide for the CB 360. I will post back later and inform you guys about the rear fitment issue