Compatible tires with CTX700?

auroraantoinette

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I'm looking to really pull out all the stops and customize this bike, but since i havent actually gotten to see it yet i'm wondering how fat i can make the tires. What do you think will be the fattest/skinniest they should go? Thanks!
 

slayeraeb

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I'm looking to really pull out all the stops and customize this bike, but since i havent actually gotten to see it yet i'm wondering how fat i can make the tires. What do you think will be the fattest/skinniest they should go? Thanks!

Good question.. I have to research more on CTX700 tire compatibility to answer a question like this.. My knowledge is very limited. Hope someone provides an answer to some tire suggestions soon.
 

purplesea

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Here's some specs I saw:
Front Tire 120/70-17
Rear Tire 160/60-17
I'm no good in these areas but I assume you could step it up a size or two?
 

Pete

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For 2014, Honda motorcycles is adding a new series to the family: the CTX. CTX stands for Comfort, Technology and eXperience – these motorcycles have been engineered and designed to be tailored for the rider. Honda says they are “focusing on class-leading comfort, easy-to-operate features and versatility.” The CTX motorcycles will have the same engine as the NC700X, the 670cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, and it will have the same ride ability as the NC700X.

Will you please stop this crap already?
 

Pete

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i'm wondering how fat i can make the tires.
The bike manufacturer goes to great lengths to achieve optimum handling characteristics by designing the suspension and other components around a specific tire size. More often than not, changing to a different size will just negatively affect the handling and possibly wet traction. Personally, I wouldn't mess with it. A tire is probably the most important part of a bike. It is the only thing that directly keeps you attached to the road.

Motorcycle Tires 101
 

jace

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Here's some specs I saw:
Front Tire 120/70-17
Rear Tire 160/60-17
I'm no good in these areas but I assume you could step it up a size or two?

Good suggestion it should help, but remember to increase it too much because it can affect the performance of your bike. Make sure the tire also fit the terrain.
 

Pete

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I responded earlier in this thread stating that messing with tire sizes on a bike can be dangerous and have negative effect just because the designers of the bike took one specific size into account to make sure it works best with the bike's suspension and handling characteristics. If they thought 180 was better than 160, they would have installed it from the factory. I posted a link to an article on the subject, but I guess the mods didn't like it, so that's why my post disappeared. Anyway, personally, I'd stick with OEM sizes.
 

Beanbags

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I responded earlier in this thread stating that messing with tire sizes on a bike can be dangerous and have negative effect just because the designers of the bike took one specific size into account to make sure it works best with the bike's suspension and handling characteristics. If they thought 180 was better than 160, they would have installed it from the factory. I posted a link to an article on the subject, but I guess the mods didn't like it, so that's why my post disappeared. Anyway, personally, I'd stick with OEM sizes.

Pete raises a good point.

If you fatten your tires, what else would you have to tweak to make sure its both a comfortable, stylish and safe ride?
 

MegaZero

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If you are serious about it, try to see a mechanic or a specialist because they can provide with MUCH more information and they can help you customize your tires at a awesome and affordable price.

Good luck!
 

dieselfit

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Pete does raise a good point. I would not play around with the tire sizes. If you want to be safe, keep it the way it came from the factory.
 

novasparker

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I usually end up with a wider tire on the rear than what comes stock. I like the look of a wider tire and have learned how to compensate my riding style to address the ride difference. I've never had an issue with ride quality, usually only experiencing a minor issue with leaning into curves with a fatter tire. You simply have to adjust your riding style and become accustomed to how the bike responds to input and you should be fine. I have a 300 rear tire on my Suzuki. It came stock with a 180. You simply need to go to your local boke shop and have the rear section measured to see how wide you can go without rubbing rubber on the frame. Plus, you need to see how large a tire your stock rim can support. You might have to upgrade to a new aftermarket rim.
 

ponydrvr

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I have just installed a Michelin 180/6/17, PR 4 - GT. The ride and feel is completely different than the stock 160/60/70 PR 4. But it is much better. My observation is that the stiffer sidewall is much better from a handling standpoint. The benefit is in preventing wallowing and bounce in turns. With an appropriate increase in rear shock pre-load is an excellent improvement.

Has anyone looked at the front forks for improvement? Mine seem to be very soft and spongy.
 

Athena

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Compatible tires with the same measurements. Dunlap Sportmax Roadsmart II, and Sportmax Q3. Upscale tires with ZR ratings. Michelin Pilot Road 2, 3, or 4. Michelin Power, Pilot Power and Pilot Power 2CT, Continental tires Continental Road Attack , Road Attack 2, Road Attack 2 EVO. Metzler and Avon may also produce a front or back tire but very expensive.
 
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