QuestionMy '66 Honda Dream 300/CA77 needs tires. What would you recommend in terms of makes, and sizes etc. Also, are there any tires to be wary of and is there a particular vendor that you've had good success with? Thanks, Bill.
AnswerTony, the stock size tire for the rim size/width is 3.25x16" which is not common among manufactures now.
The Honda CM200 Twinstar used a 3.50x16 rear tire, but I think they are NLA.
There are not a lot of options for that specific size tire. Coker Tires has/had expensive whitewall tires in that size, but the tread pattern is more ribbed than universal and they only sell one tire for both ends. I hear complaints about tire wear, quality of rubber, etc.
Heidenau 3.50x16 tires are blackwall only and slightly larger than stock.
http://www.moto-amore.com/heidenau/new/productsnew_b.html
Pirelli and Michelin have offered 3.25x16 tires over the years, but I don't see them sold here in the US now.
Duro brand tires are the latest Asian sellers.
Do NOT use 3.00x16 tires on your bike!
Bill Silver
