Honda Pacific Coast (PC800, 89-90, 94-)

(updated September 99)

Rim Stock Size Original Tyre
Front 3.00 x 17 120/80H17
Rear 3.50 x 15 140/80H15

Manufacturers' Recommendations

Manufacturer Front size Rear size
Avon
(no data)
Bridgestone
(no data)
Dunlop K555F (OEM) 120/80H17 K555 140/80H15
491 Elite II 120/80HB17 491 Elite II 140/80HB15
Metzeler
(no data)
Michelin
(no data)
Pirelli
(no data)

Martyn's Opinion

The Best Selection

There are very few tyres available in the stock size.  Fortunately Metzeler has just come out with the new ME-880 Marathon.  This is a touring tyre that's basically a replacement for the well-respected ME-88.  Metzeler's new tyres (the ME-880 and the ME-Z3/Z4) are quite a leap over the ones they replace, with better traction, better treadwear, and an even more stable neutral profile.  I have no hesitation whatsoever in saying these are the right tyres for this bike.
 
Brand Model Size MAW
Front Metzeler ME-880 Marathon 120/80H-17 $114
Rear Metzeler ME-880 Marathon 140/80HB15 $133

Martyn's Choice

Brand Model Size MAW
Front Metzeler ME-880 Marathon 120/80H-17 $114
Rear Metzeler ME-880 Marathon 140/80HB15 $133

The new ME-880's are the way to go.


The Full List

(from MAW and manufacturer web pages)

Exact matched pairs

Brand Front size MAW match Rear size MAW match
Dunlop K177 Touring 120/80HB17 exact K177 Touring 140/80HB15 exact
Metzeler ME-880 Marathon 120/80H-17 $114 exact ME-880 Marathon 140/80HB15 $133 exact
ML2 120/80H-17 $97 exact ML2 Plus 140/80HB15 $120 exact

Listing by Manufacturer

Avon

Front size MAW match Rear size MAW match
AV27 120/70ZR17 $131 short
Azaro AV35 120/70ZR17 $107 short

Bridgestone

Front size MAW match Rear size MAW match
BT35 Sports Mileage 120/70H-17 short
BT45 Sports Mileage 120/70H-17 $84 short
BT50 Sports Perform. 120/70ZR17 $89 short
BT54 Sports Touring 120/70ZR17 $102 short
BT56 Ultra Sports Perf 120/70ZR17 short
BT56SS Extreme Sp/Perf 120/70ZR17 $94 short
BT57 Sports Perform. 120/70ZR17 $113 short
BT92 Sports Mileage 120/70HR17 $65 short

Continental

Front size MAW match Rear size MAW match
Sport 2000 120/70V-17 $76 short
Sport 2000 Radial 120/70ZR17 short

Dunlop

Front size MAW match Rear size MAW match
D204 Sportmax II ZR 120/70ZR17 short
D205 Sport/Touring 120/70ZR17 $93 short
D207 Sportmax 120/70ZR17 $111 short
K177 Touring 120/80HB17 exact K177 Touring 140/80HB15 exact
K455 Radial 120/70VR17 short
K510 120/70VR17 $98 short
K627 130/90H-15T $83 soft

IRC

Front size MAW match Rear size MAW match
GS-18 140/80H-15T $74 exact
Wildflare WF-920 120/80H-17 $73 exact Wildflare WF-920 150/80H-15 $88 wide

Kenda

Front size MAW match Rear size MAW match
K657 Sport Challenger 130/90H-15 $54 soft

Metzeler

Front size MAW match Rear size MAW match
ME-33 Laser 120/70V-17 $90 short ME-88 Marathon 150/80VB15 $121 wide
ME-77 130/90S-15T $91 soft
ME-880 Marathon 120/80H-17 $114 exact ME-880 Marathon 140/80HB15 $133 exact
ME-Z2 130/80-R17 wide
ME-Z3 120/70ZR17 $118 short
ME-Z4 120/70ZR17 $115 short
ML2 120/80H-17 $97 exact ML2 Plus 140/80HB15 $120 exact
ML2 120/80V-17 exact

Michelin

Front size MAW match Rear size MAW match
Hi-Sport TX15 120/70ZR17 $150 short
Macadam 50 120/70V-17 $106 short
Macadam 90X 120/70ZR17 $88 short

Pirelli

Front size MAW match Rear size MAW match
Dragon GT MTR03 120/70ZR17 $101 short
Dragon GTS MTR23 120/70ZR17 $106 short
Dragon MTR01 120/70ZR17 $112 short
Match MT09 120/70VB17 $96 short

Key:

Exact Precisely matches original spec
Excellent Precisely matches a recommended alternate
Good An exact or alternate in a different sizing system
Short Exact or excellent width, lower profile.  Consider these both ends to lower the bike
Soft Similar diameter by using a taller profile and narrower width; used on the rear only
Tall Taller profile, stock width; similar in effect to "soft", but for the front only
Wide Same profile, wider tyre.  This MAY NOT FIT your rim.  BE CAREFUL!!!