Hard time finding 90/90 18 front and matching rear for CB350 - suggestions?

[CuppaJoe]

Hey gents,

I've been searching for an affordable, well-rated pair of tires for the 1973 CB350 we've restored. The current shoes are dried our from sitting in a barn for 20 years. From what I can tell - the stock rubber is 90/90 18 (front) and 100/90 18 (rear).

I'm finding good fronts, and good rears... but no brand+style that offers BOTH in respective stock sizes.

With no pairing readily available - is it alright to run differing style tires up front and in the back? It seems to be our only option.

For example, the Shinko 712s come well-recommended and have a rear that matches the factory tire size, but not a front factory match. Could I run for instance, a Kenda 671 up front with it?

Ready to click "order" as soon as someone with experience gives me the thumbs up. Cheers 8)

Thanks!

 

[HerrDeacon]

You can get the Avon AM26 Roadrider in both of these sizes. Not the cheapest tire out there but from what I hear they are quite good. I'm considering them for my CB350.

 

[killian101]

Metzeler Lasertec are going to be your best bet...found off revzilla

 

[Maritime]

Avons are a great tire. I ran them on my CM450 and loved them, look for sales I got 2 for $150 total in a end of season sale at a local dealer.

 

[CuppaJoe]

Thanks guys, those are a bit out of my price range as I can't get a steal on them right now, but will keep searching.

As to the running different tires Q - is that alright? Any adverse effects?

 

[VonYinzer]

Shinko 712s

 

[CuppaJoe]

Would love to go with the 712s but the issue I'm facing is they don't offer them in 90/90 18 (which from what I'm researching is the stock size).

I'd go with a 100/90 18 in the front, but wouldn't that rub?

 

[coyote13]

Might rub, but you can always do the cool cafe thing and take off your front fender! ;D

 

[CuppaJoe]

Haha, yeah - we shortened the fender but kept it due to the bike being used as a semi-daily commuter Definitely don't want to rub or have the chance of that happening.

 

[VonYinzer]

I'd bet a 100/90 would be ok... Wont promise it, but I bet.

 

[Spoonz]

I run a 100/90 on my RD and the only thing I had to do was stretch the fork brace in the fender a hair. No rubbing now

 

[SONICJK]

A 100 will fit on your front end.
Tons and tons of people run 100 in the front and 110 in the back with no issues

 

[CuppaJoe]

Thanks, fellas. 100/90 it is I'll be going with the Shinko 721s