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I have a 100/90 18 on the front and 4.00 18 on the back . Every site I check for new tires seems to say you cant run same tires on both ends. The 100/90 says front the 4.00 doesn't specify which.
I guess what I am asking is are the tires I am running ok size wise. I am happy with the performance of these tires. The few time I have found myself maybe going a bit fast in a turn they have never failed me.
Hope this makes sense I am just confused as to the size issue. I hate to switch brands and learn to trust them handling wise all over again.
Thanks Kurt
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'78 R100/7 '69 R69S '52 R25/2
Fast. Neat. Average. Friendly. Good. Good.
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Re: tires
Also, there are varying thoughts on the sizes but BMW always specified the same size front and rear. It is my feeling that the geometry of the motorcycle was built for that. I have ridden with different sizes front to rear and I much preferred the same size on both ends. 3.5 x 18 both sides.
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Was always kind of picky { price was never a question just wanted very good tires} on tires as they seem to be the main thing between me and the pavement.
Thanks again Kurt
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Kurt, I have block c’s on my R68 and heidenau k34’s on the R51/3 and I will tell you that the heidenaus are soooo much better. The block c’s are not horrible but when you ride them side by side the k34 is by far the better tire for grip and feel. Try them.
The only thing I do not like about the block c’s or k34’s is that they grab grooves in the road. The k34’s are a bit worse than the block c’s because I think they are softer. No big deal, it’s not like your going to fall or anything you just need to get used to it. The k36 pattern will not grab the grooves.
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Re: tires
I like the k34's and have used them for the last 3 years
will try the k36's next replacement
tommy
54 R51/3, 55 R50/Velorex 560 sidecar, 64 R27, 68 R69US, 75 R75/6
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Tires feel very stable but man you get near rain grooves and you're holding on for dear life.
I put on around 120 miles on Saturday. About 20 miles of that was highway speed with deep rain grooves in the concrete. Serious butt pucker moments even though I know I'm safe it's a very uneasy feeling.