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Don’t want to start a tyre thread, but… CD175

Windmill John

Windmill John

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Hi All,

Manual says 2.75 x 17 for front. Bike fitted with a 3 x 17.
I need a new tyre. Not worried about choice etc and bike rode okay with the 3 inch.

Any objections to me fitting another 3 inch to front? I heard someone say 3 inch is close to limit for rim……
 
Windmill John said:
Actually, ignore this thread, sorry. Found a copy of the owner’s manual and that says 3 x 17 front and rear. I’ll go with that.

Cheers
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We ignore no threads around here. :)

Glad the manual gave you the confirmation you need, generally speaking you can go up a quarter to a half size without issue though it can make the handling feel a bit roly-poly.
 
Of all the bikes I’ve had, I don’t recall having one with the same size front and back tyre. I’ve even ordered the same tyre for both :)

I remember early BMW sidecar outfits had all three wheels the same. Sorry AD, going off topic!
 
Of all the bikes I’ve had, I don’t recall having one with the same size front and back tyre.
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I seem to remember that in the '70's, Norton Commandos and Triumph / BSA 750 triples came with 4.10 TT100s front and rear.

I already had a 3.60 TT100 on the rear of my 175, with the standard 2.75 ribbed front, handled fine. I fitted a 3.60 TT100 to the front and it was horrible, took it straight off again. I then got upset because my local bike dealer refused to sell me ( quite correctly, marked 'not for road use' ) a smaller triangular front tyre. Ended up back with a ribbed Avon.
 
Had a heidenau on a mz in the 90s was OK
How are the CD tires after a few months
Looking for a pair of 3.00 17s for my cd
 
Very good. I’m not a gentle rider and will ride, shall we say, with gusto!
I’ve been impressed before with Heidenau, had one on my Xl600, that’s a good test for tyres.
I’m more than happy to recommend the K36

www.heidenautires.com

K 36 - Heidenau Tires

3.00 - 17 M/C 50P TT 3.50 - 18 M/C 62S TT 4.00 - 18 M/C 64H TL Vintage design. A tread design perfect for most late 60’s to late 70’s bikes. Suitable for rear or front. Handling and Performance Modern compounds and construction delivers a dependable tire that feels good, and gives a stable...
www.heidenautires.com www.heidenautires.com

I buy a tyre for grip, not looks. But luckily, it does have that vintage look which will please some.
 
These Heidenau tyres are much safer on wet road conditions than the chinese or thai tyres.
The most big companies don't produce inch sizes anymore.

An alternative in 3.00-17 is Continerntal ContiCity, with a TT100 pattern. I've read Continental has bought Dunlop Malaysia and sell these under the Continental brand in Europe.
These are recommendable too. I have one on my Z200 in everyday use.
 
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