Tires for a 76
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Tires for a 76
I am trying to find both stock size/style tires for my 76. The front “looks” good even has the little spikes on it still. The back on the other hand is need of a replacement. Seems how it hasn’t been ridden in almost 30 years I plan on changing them both. The rims are the stock spoked ones. So I know they need to be tubed. Is there still anyone that makes a good set still? My local Honda dealer only came up with some that looked like a flat dirt bike tire. Not anything like what is on there now. The rear is a Dunlop Gold Seal Mark 2, and the front is a Challenger by Kendra.
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Re: Tires for a 76
Shinko makes two model sets that I like. The 712 and 230. I prefer the 230 style but both are great and inexpensive.
https://shinkotireusa.com/product/230-t ... ire/211903
Read this:
https://www.randakksblog.com/tire-recommendations/
https://shinkotireusa.com/product/230-t ... ire/211903
Read this:
https://www.randakksblog.com/tire-recommendations/
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Re: Tires for a 76
Thank you for the info! I was under the impression that the tires had to be tube type. Did not realize that we could use a tubeless with a tube. Seems like the parts guy at the Honda dealer would have said something.
- landisr
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Re: Tires for a 76
The stock wheels require inner tubes. You are perfectly fine, however, running tubes with tubeless tires. Many have done so.
Ron in AZ
Ron in AZ
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