ok i just bought a 96 honda cbr 600cc f3, it needs a back tire bad and could use a front tire but i dont need it right away, the back tire size is 160/60R17 its a sportmax (D220 ST)(made by dunlop i think) the front tire is 120/60R17, my question is what should i do i want to get my back tire done and can find tires way cheaper online then the 180 dollar the shop i called had, but i dont want to get some really **** tire, at the same time im looking to save money. so give me some advice on what to do as this is my first bike.
try motosport, rocky mountain, or dennis kirk. Motosport had the fastest shipping and best customer service.
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id get the biggest tire you can, more tractionyou should be able to go into belle tire, idk if they do bikes, they should, and just have them order tires (like you're gonna buy) and have them put em on for ya for looks so you can see what you like, then order online exactly what you want
