New Tires

[Anonymous]

I need new tires for a 82 GS450TX and the front tire size is 90/90-19, but I can't seem to find any internet sites selling this size. The closest I found was 100/90-19 ,but thats not the size that is on the bike. Whats up with this unheard of size?! Does this size convert to some other #?

Anyone know of a good place to buy tires from? I'm not looking for high dollar tires just some that are round if ya get where I'm comming from.

 

[Jeff Tate]

I usually don't advise going to different sized tires unless I've seen it for my self, but you may not have much choice. The 100/90-19 is only 10mm wider but you'll have to see for your self if it's got the clearance. I don't think fitting to the rim will be a problem. If you do decide to try one, go to www.denniskirk.com . I've never had a problem with them. Tire choices are getting a little slim for all of us these days. Good Luck.

 

[Jeff Tate]

Well whad'ya know, I found the correct size tire you're looking for. Dennis Kirk has a Dunlop Harley Davidson series in size 90/90-19 for $104.99. It just has "Harley Davidson" molded on the side wall. Hope this helped.

 

[Anonymous]

Alright thanks! that rocks I don't care what it says as long as its round and rolls. I wish it was a bit cheaper though

 

[Anonymous]

I just went to dennis kirk i have ordered stuff from them too. I was very happy with them simply cause they haven't screwed up my order and shipped it promptly. Didn't steal my card # either haha!

I found one for 56 bucks now from maxis thanks yall for pointing me toward the harley section thats where they are all at.

 

[robinjo]

my 3.25" tire is 89 mm wide so you could search for that size.

 

[Anonymous]

I found the front tire but now I'm looking for the rear tire.
It is 110/90-17 I have found lots of 110/80-17 would that work well or would it screw up the ride or somthing like that.

I have looked at dennis kirk don't seem to see it

This bike is such a pain to find tires for or maybe its just my luck...

 

[Anonymous]

My stock rear was a 110 but wanted the biggest I could fit ended up with a 130 Bridgestone Spitfire might want to look into it ........but ALL tires fit a little different so be carefull might want to hit a local bike shop and they can tell you what you can fit between your swing arm

 

[Anonymous]

I finally went with the Cheng Shin Aquatread. I am the only one who seems to be calling it the aquatread. I found them at
http://www.discountmotorcycletire.com

Good luck

 

[Anonymous]

Selection selection!!

Selection selection!!

I wound up selecting some Michelin "Macadams" as they seemed to be the only make with a new pattern (and probably a new compound) in several years. There was all the old standbys Dunlop 591s', Metzler lazer/99As', Spitfires, (etc) but most of those are at least ten years old!This one is a new bias-ply in all the "old" sizes which fit my 1150, and alot of the other GS's
Rick........

 

[Anonymous]

It' too bad these tires are so hard to find I really like the bike, but I hope I never get a flat or something I had to call about 20 bike shops and countless web searching. I finally found the tires though and even though they are totally diffent brands for front and back I just don't really care. I found the rear 110/90-17 for 23 bucks!

Thanks for all of the help I got here.

 

[Anonymous]

tires

tires

I buy my tires from JC WHITNEY or DENNIS KIRK! Dennis kirk has a better selection,but generally cost a little more than JC whitney. Then again JC whitney gets you on shipping charges unless you buy $100 or so of their stuff & they send the wrong stuff half the time. Then you return the stuff @ your expence & they insult you buy giving you 1/4 what you paid to return it! But they charged you more than enough up front to pay for shipping both ways. Hope this helps!

 

[Anonymous]

Re: Selection selection!!

Re: Selection selection!!

I wound up selecting some Michelin "Macadams" as they seemed to be the only make with a new pattern (and probably a new compound) in several years. There was all the old standbys Dunlop 591s', Metzler lazer/99As', Spitfires, (etc) but most of those are at least ten years old!This one is a new bias-ply in all the "old" sizes which fit my 1150, and alot of the other GS's
Rick........

Great tire.........I have it as well............I went with the 130 V-Rated......It also is the same tire that goes on the new GSXR's

 

[chuckycheese]

check em out

check em out

I found the best tire prices at Motorcycle Accessory Warehouse and Ron Myers Motorsports; both have good websites. My bike calls for 90-90/19 on the front but I'm running 100-90/19's with no problem. By the way, there are quite a few 90-90/19's available if you check the various websites. :wink: