Question about 1988 cbr 600 tires

midlothianjoe · 08-16-2008, 06:22 PM

I was wondering what is the biggest rear tire you can put on a 1988 cbr 600 hurricane?

supertex · 08-16-2008, 06:28 PM

Don't know this happens to be VFRWORLD. Just kiddin

Big3 · 08-16-2008, 08:20 PM

CBR Forum - Enthusiast forums for Honda CBR Owners

squirrelman · 08-16-2008, 09:12 PM

Only one size wider than stock.

betarace · 08-17-2008, 03:29 PM

150s vs. stock 140

elf800 · 08-17-2008, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midlothianjoe

I was wondering what is the biggest rear tire you can put on a 1988 cbr 600 hurricane?

i had that bike red and white dam loved it ..sold it some scumbag stole it from friend i sold it to, anyhoo 140-80-17 stock can go with 150-80 or 160-60 was biggest i used to run but it makes the tire roll up basically the rim is not really wide enough for that tire so the side wall of tire is part tread but i ran those the best one i ever had was michellin sport 150 radial felt great front and rear good luck............

Seamus07 · 08-17-2008, 06:23 PM

A few things...

1) Nobody on the CBR forums has been riding long enough to know anything about an '88 Hurricane. I'd post here, too. People here know stuff (See recent demographics thread).

2) Why would you want to put a bigger tire on that machine? Why not just use the best quality tire that fits the rim? (This is an honest, straight-up question; I'd sincerely like to know)

3) Gotta be nice to the CBR guys. For many, the CBR is a "gateway" bike (like a gateway drug, get it?). It would be great if we could keep them in the fold. More VFR buyers = better market = continuation of the species.

I've been thinking of finding a CBR F1 in good shape to restore and play with. They were great bikes. Most of them were flogged to death, so good ones are hard to find. A toy like that would keep me from wrenching on the VFR without a good reason.

musashi · 08-18-2008, 11:25 AM

I ran a 140 Metzeler on the back on mine, a Lasertec if I remember correctly, worked just fine.

ChatBox (No new messages since your last visit)
Loading...
Message...
Ask your questions in the forums. The ChatBox is for small talk. Lamps to everyone!

08-16-2008, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
midlothianjoe Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: 12-30-2008 04:32 PM Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Question about 1988 cbr 600 tires I was wondering what is the biggest rear tire you can put on a 1988 cbr 600 hurricane?

08-16-2008, 08:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Big3 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Last Online: Today 08:29 PM Location: Ohio - Find Me! My Ride: 01 SV 650- (sold) 02 CBR 600 07 VFR 800 25th aniv. View my Photo Gallery Posts: 184 Thanks: 4 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	CBR Forum - Enthusiast forums for Honda CBR Owners __________________ Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion

08-16-2008, 09:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
squirrelman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Last Online: Today 03:29 PM Location: barf-a-load, ny - Find Me! My Ride: '86 VFR 700Fs (3)/ '97 VFR 750F/ '88 NT 650 HAWK (3)/ '86 Yamaha Radian/ '66 Yamaha YL-1/ '88 VTR 250 (2)/ '73 CB 125 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 973 Thanks: 7 Thanked 36 Times in 36 Posts	Only one size wider than stock. __________________ " Goin' to Hell in a bucket, but at least I'm enjoyin' the ride....... " "It's no use, mate, the bottom's fallen out......."

08-17-2008, 03:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
betarace Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Last Online: Today 08:57 PM Location: Middleburg, VA Posts: 120 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	150s vs. stock 140 __________________ 2006 Ducati 999S Nero Mono Limited Edition 1992 Honda VFR750F (reborn) 2004 Ducati 998S Final Edition 2002 Royal Enfield Bullet 1992 Honda VFR750F 1993 Suzuki GSX-R 750W 1990 Honda CBR600F 1989 Honda CBR600F 1973 Schwinn Stingray 3 Speed

08-16-2008, 06:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
supertex Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: 01-05-2009 08:08 PM Location: Fairfield, Ca My Ride: '87 VFR 700 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 116 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Don't know this happens to be VFRWORLD. Just kiddin

08-17-2008, 06:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Seamus07 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Last Online: 01-05-2009 07:56 AM Location: South Dakota - Find Me! My Ride: 2007 Honda Interceptor Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	A few things... 1) Nobody on the CBR forums has been riding long enough to know anything about an '88 Hurricane. I'd post here, too. People here know stuff (See recent demographics thread). 2) Why would you want to put a bigger tire on that machine? Why not just use the best quality tire that fits the rim? (This is an honest, straight-up question; I'd sincerely like to know) 3) Gotta be nice to the CBR guys. For many, the CBR is a "gateway" bike (like a gateway drug, get it?). It would be great if we could keep them in the fold. More VFR buyers = better market = continuation of the species. I've been thinking of finding a CBR F1 in good shape to restore and play with. They were great bikes. Most of them were flogged to death, so good ones are hard to find. A toy like that would keep me from wrenching on the VFR without a good reason.

08-18-2008, 11:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
musashi Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 01-04-2009 08:04 PM Location: Colorado My Ride: 1999 VFR800 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I ran a 140 Metzeler on the back on mine, a Lasertec if I remember correctly, worked just fine.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Shinko Tires - Test/Review	Rat	General VFR Discussions	10	01-05-2009 03:33 PM
Conti Road-Attack Tires	stephanon2whls	Tire Reviews	37	06-05-2008 12:24 PM
Tired tires other type question.	thewiredpenguin	VF/VFR Mailing List	2	05-26-2008 10:59 AM
Avon Storn ST Tires	emon07	Mechanics Garage	8	04-30-2007 06:41 PM
Initial thoughts on Conti Road-Attack Tires - long but a good readfor tire shoppers	stephanon2whls	VF/VFR Mailing List	1	02-11-2006 09:05 PM