What tires should I get?

Im going to buy while I can if it doesn't work I can always resell it.Its too good of deal to pass up on for $100 tire.

The Shinko 110/90 16 isn't a $100 tire. It retails for $49.

Ok I miss spoke cause the guy has 2 of them that are exact match I guess he meant that he paid $100 for both not each like how interpred it.Still for $25 its good deal not to passed up

Yes $25 is a good deal, in fact I'd be interested in getting one too. Is the seller in Port Huron? Do you know if the tires are fresh, and did you have a chance to check the date code on the sidewall?

The sell is down in the burbs of Detroit,I happen to have a friend/fishing buddy that lives just a few miles away from the seller.So he`ll be bringing it up the next time
when he comes up here to go fishing.The seller purchased the tires last year.

I would still check the dates

I was just rereading this thread and found that 1982400xs was talking about what the numbers in the tires size mean. He said what he thought and has it a bit backwards.
In a metric tire size as in a 130/90-16 the 130 is the section width of the tire.
The 90 is the aspect ratio of the tire. This is the ratio of the tire height from bead to tread, to the section width. the 90 is 90%, this means the width of a tire is 90 % of the tires height. a 130 wide tire, 130x 90% = 117. This is the height of the tire bead to tread.
You can use this to determine the over all height of a tire.
This 117 mm is the height of the tire from bead to tread. You have this height at the top and bottom of the wheel. so 117 x 2 is 234 mm We have to convert this to inches to match the wheel size. One inch is 25.4 mm. To convert the 234 to inches divide the 234 by 25.4 +9.2 inches. Add this to the wheel size of 16 and get 25.2 inches for and overall height.
This number will vary some because the 130 is not always measured the same way by the different tire manufacturers.
Leo

So the 110,90/16 is a just a bit skinnier than the stock 120 my bike has now.I don't see much of problem if I use it.The tire will match the width of the front but may handle a bit different.Im in no hurry to have it mounted right now and probably wont be till the beginning of next season before I actualy have this done.

bcware said:

Going 1 size up in width in the front and rear got me the look I was going for (tight fitting front fender and a "motorcycle" look as opposed to bicycle tires). Handling actually improved; the slightly wider tires curl more and the profile becomes rounder; the motorcycle leans over a bit easier and has more grip on the shoulders of the tire. The smaller tires tended to have a flatter profile more suitable for commuting. Certainly there are large diminishing returns when one goes larger than a size up (10mm wider).

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Hiya
It’s a long time ago you posted this, but Ive got a 100/90/18 3.50x18 on the front too. Xschris reckons the handling will be worse than the stock. Do you still think it’s better? Bike not running yet so can’t test on the road.

On these older bikes with the frame geometry and suspension a narrower tire will turn in quicker than a wider tire. This can improve handling.
Will you be able to tell the difference? I can't say, I'm not you.
I tend to stick with tires of a stock size. This gives me good ride and handling. For my riding style and the roads I ride it works.
Leo