I know, all we need around here is
another tire thread.
But the more I read, the more I look, the more I get confused. People in this forum keep saying that there is "only a limited choice for tires in stock sizes" for our Connies, but searching the different on-line stores, I find dozens of choices for rear tires in the stock 150/80-16 size. Even more confusing is the variety of opinions on what is the "best" tire for the C-10 from y'all. The Avon bias Venoms seems to be on the top of the list, however they are a bit more pricey than I want to spend on a tire, plus I don't like how the tread pattern looks (too "sporty" for my tastes).
That being said, another tire that seems to have very good reviews but haven't found anything here about it is the Bridgestone Exedra G702. The reviews seem to be very positive, showing reasonable traction and over 10,000 miles of tread life. Being a OEM tire for some of the Honda models gives me a bad feeling, but that might be a good thing. For a link, check this out:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/31/401/14241/ITEM/Bridgestone-Exedra-G702-Cruiser-Rear-Tire.aspxhttp://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/tire/product.jsp?skuId=&store=Main&catId=&productId=p541470&leafCatId=&mmyId=*********************
•High-quality original replacement tire
•Specially designed for Kawasaki VN1500G/L Nomad/Nomad Fi 1999-04
•Sidewall ID Information: EXCEDRA G702B 150/80B-15 M/C 71H
NOTE: This tire is engineered for the specified motorcycles, and may also have been the original equipment tire. The compound and construction of the tire is uniquely suited to the weight, horsepower and handling characteristics of the motorcycles listed, even though the rest of the description and specifications may match other tires with the same name.
Dimensions:
Inflated Width/Measuring Rim Width: 6.10 in./3.50 in.
Inflated Diameter: 25.3 in.
Acceptable Rim Width: 3.50 in.
Deepest Tread Depth: 9/32 in.
Balance DOT: Yes-Yellow
Directional Arrow: Yes
Speed Rating: H-Rated up to 130 MPH
Capacities and Construction:
Load Capacity/Inflation Pressure: 760 lbs./41 PSI
Load Range: B
Bias or Radial Ply: Bias Belted
Tread Plies/Material: 3 Nylon/2 Aramid
Sidewall Plies/Material: 3 Nylon
DOT Approved for Road Use: Yes
Tube or Tubeless: Tubeless
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Any feedback on this one would be greatly appricated.
Thanks!
-Ken-