ridingr6 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I need to replace the rear tire on my 1973 tx500. The tire that is on it now is a Bridgestone Super Speed 4.00H-18. May I replace it with a 11090H-18, or 12090H-18 size tire, are they wider than the 4.00H-18. What is the best brand and size to use to replace it with? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted December 1, 2009 Moderator Share Posted December 1, 2009 I need to replace the rear tire on my 1973 tx500. The tire that is on it now is a Bridgestone Super Speed 4.00H-18. May I replace it with a 11090H-18, or 12090H-18 size tire, are they wider than the 4.00H-18. What is the best brand and size to use to replace it with? Thanks can't go wrong with the bridgestone BT-45 check here for tyre size conversion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1946415cd Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I need to replace the rear tire on my 1973 tx500. The tire that is on it now is a Bridgestone Super Speed 4.00H-18. May I replace it with a 11090H-18, or 12090H-18 size tire, are they wider than the 4.00H-18. What is the best brand and size to use to replace it with? Thanks I replaced the 400-18 on the back of my XS500 with a Shinko 712 110-90-18. Its plenty wide enough for the skinny rim, looks like a good tire, turns true, balanced well,its a much rounder profile than the old tire. only $42 from bike bandit.com I'm glad I didn't go for the 120 90 18 instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedshop Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 a 120 is too big, 110 is a little big, but acceptable. The wider the tyre the slower it makes the steering. BT45s work really well on 70's Yams, they calmed my XS650 right down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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