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Rear tire for '81 GS450S

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The specs I've seen show the bike requiring a 3.50x18 tire, but I seem to be having trouble finding a rear tire in that size. Does a 4.00x18 fit? Can anyone point me to a good source for this size?

Thanks,
Jeff
 
I have 120/90 18's on both my 450's. No problems. Might be easier to find that designation than the metric one. Tho a good shop should be able to help you find compatible tires if you give them what is called for.

I usually buy them locally and just bring them the rims.
 
Thanks for the response. I seem to have found what I need, but I'll call around for local pricing. Unfortunately, the Suzuki dealer isn't very close, and if I have to make two trips (order/pay, then mounting), I'd rather just buy online.

Nice bikes, mine came with the fairing, too, but it's missing the plexiglass. Is there a source for that?

Jeff
 
i jave an 81 gs450l that had new tires on it when i bought it. i'll check the size after reading this thread because i was tightening the chain the other day and was shocked at how close the tire is to the chain, chain guard, and swingarm. pretty tight in there!
 
doggscube said:
The specs I've seen show the bike requiring a 3.50x18 tire, but I seem to be having trouble finding a rear tire in that size. Does a 4.00x18 fit? Can anyone point me to a good source for this size?

Thanks,
Jeff
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My opinion is that a 4.00 or a 110 is as wide as you should go considering the narrow rims of a 450S.
 
Really? The 120's I have don't seem out of place on the rims... Pretty sure thats what I have always had on them. HAve you had issues with 120's before?

If anything its the front of the E they seem to have setting a bead on. I suspect warpage tho.
 
My memory is not the best, what is the rim width on the 450E? 120 is okay for a 2.15 rim but for a 1.85, I think 110 is better.
 
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