Kenda K761 dual sport tires. Use a front for rear?

[Repeater]

Wondering if anyone has any experience with the Kenda K761 dual sport tires. The closest sizes I could find to fit the T500 were Frt 100/90-19, Rear 110/80-18.
Any thoughts if these will fit? How close will these sizes be to stock and will the aspect ratio being different cause any issues and how so?

EDIT: The rear is actually listed as a front. Nevermind. Gotta figure out some other shoes. Anyone have a favorite tire they can suggest.

EDIT: Can I use a Front tire as the rear?

They seem to be well reviewed.

Thanks

D

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[brewsky]

I had a set on a BMW F650 and they did fine.
A little aggressive for a T500 IMHO though.
I like the Dunlop K70's (in stock sizes for older bikes to retain original steering feel)
Also IRC GS11 are available in orig sizes (3.25-19, 4.00-18)

[jabcb]

Avon RoadRiders are also available in the stock front & rear sizes.

[Repeater]

What do you mean by aggressive? The tread pattern or...? Dime city cycles shows these as usable on both the front and back. I'm guessing they will work.

I'm still on the fence weather to slap these on. I'm not that interested in the stock looking tires I'd rather have a modern type tire.

Any guesses on how the rear will fit in the 110/80 18?

Anyone have links to pics of a T500 or similar with dual sport tires.

Thanks,

D

[jabcb]

Have 100/90-19 & 120/90-18 Chen Shin tires on my T500.
They just barely fit.

Its not my choice in tires -- that's what the bike had when I bought it.

[brewsky]

What do you mean by aggressive? The tread pattern or...? Dime city cycles shows these as usable on both the front and back. I'm guessing they will work.

I'm still on the fence weather to slap these on. I'm not that interested in the stock looking tires I'd rather have a modern type tire.

Any guesses on how the rear will fit in the 110/80 18?

Anyone have links to pics of a T500 or similar with dual sport tires.

Thanks,

D

I was referring to the large block tread design.

If you are going off pavement they should work fine, and will also work on road.

If you want "modern" road tires, the Avons would probably be best in original inch sizes.

If you use metric "equivalent sizes", it generally moves the contact patch farther out from the rim, lowers the bike, and alters the original handling geometry.

Metric sizes are generally shorter in height and wider than originals. i.e. a 4.00-18 would be 101.6/100-18 in metric. (with 100 being the aspect ratio of height to width).

With all that said, individual manufacturers actual dimensions can vary quite a bit, and it is best to check the actual spec sheet for each tire to be sure.

Here are the Kendas:

[Repeater]

Nice beemer. I was thinking I would take the bike on a couple back fire roads from time to time. Nothing major. I am starting to think that wit the 110/80 -18 it might be to wide? Not much room back there. This has clubman bars but in no way is it a Cafe racer more like a "rat racer". Pink dented and rusty, but runs pretty good.

I like road tires but would like a bit of tread. That all leads back to dunlop K70 or those Duro hf 308's.

[brewsky]

I'm partial to the K 70's.
Have them on my cb550 and love them.

[Repeater]

I decided to wing it and buy them. I noticed that the original tires monted don't seem to have been balanced from the factory? no lead wieghts? Are they needed? I know stupid but i see none on the current install. I plan on doing the tie mount with the tried and tested wire tie method . I'm baby broke and this is not my race bike so the pink dented smoker gets the bare minimum.

I'll post pics of the new shoes when they are on.