Chopn1000 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 What is the widest back tire that will fit on a 1980 Suzuki GS1000. Its got 130/90-17 now. Or a good recommendation for a good sticky Tire because the Dunlop that's on it now is old and the rubber is pretty hard Quote Link to comment
Blubber Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Depends.... - Are you willing to do frame modifications/ rims swaps/ swing arms swaps? Your current rim is the limiting factor. Quote Link to comment
Dezza Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Widest is usually not the optimal fitting for tyres, especially on old bikes. A modern tyre (matched pair) of the correct size for the rim is the way to go. When I ran stock wheels I always called either SMD tyres or Sharples (are they still in business?) to ask the tyre gurus their opinions. Quote Link to comment
Chopn1000 Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 No I don't want to modify anything. Quote Link to comment
stevie747 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Don't go bigger than standard profile tyres if you've got standard wheels - unless you want to wreck the handling. Pretty much all modern rubber is 10 times better than what was around in the 80's. Quote Link to comment
Jonny Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 If you change the rear wheel you should get a 160 in there without much trouble. Quote Link to comment
vizman Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Just now, Jonny said: If you change the rear wheel you should get a 160 in there without much trouble. it's a shafty slim....so limited choice Quote Link to comment
Havoc Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 54 minutes ago, vizman said: it's a shafty slim....so limited choice First get a tattoo, then fire up your angle grinder........ 1 Quote Link to comment
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